RN / Registered Nurse / ED Float / Increase to Float / FT / Varied
Company: Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities
-Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the
city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal
combination of traditional values and the most advanced
technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city
living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of
Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality
educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. -A
hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're
looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate
about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our
culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're
looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and
values. -Visit us online at: -POSITION SUMMARY: Provides safe,
competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility
policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional
leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of
Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing
care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
-PROVISION OF SERVICES/CARE STANDARDS
- Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of
care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient
education.
- Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or
conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed.
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients,
families, visitors, and employees.
- Assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate
precautions.
- Complies with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined
by the organization and accrediting agencies.
- Complies with safety and injury prevention standards to
minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors. The
concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide
the foundation for all nursing care.WHAT DO OUR CURRENT NURSES
VALUE AT NWTHS? -An environment that puts patient care first. One
of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN)
is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients
and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the
opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are
very robust continuing education options and opportunities for
leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.
Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and
comprehensive benefits package. -BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
Challenging and rewarding work
environmentCareer development opportunities within UHS and its
SubsidiariesCompetitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental,
Vision and Prescription Drug Plan401(K) with company match and
discounted stock planGenerous Paid Time OffFree Basic Life
InsuranceAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest
and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services,
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive
record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its
inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues
were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again
recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune;
and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public
Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has
approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its
subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health
facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access
points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various
relatedservices located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C.,
Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
REQUIRED
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).
- BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during
orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
- Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in
the State of Texas.
- De-escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require
maintainin
- Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent
competencies as determined by the facility.Emergency Department:
ACLS within 3 months of hire and
maintain certification throughout employmentPALS within 3 months of
hire and maintain certifications throughout employment.TNCC within
6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout
employment.ENPC encouragedHandle with Care within 3 months of hire
and maintain certification throughout employment.Minimum of 4 - 6
month's experience as an employed nursing student in the specific
unit, nursing students must have completed a leadership semester in
the ED, or one year as an RN in a hospital
setting.DISCLAIMERNorthwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary
of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms
for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails.
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS
via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a
valid written search agreement in place for this position will be
deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event
the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or
through other means. -EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are
committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal
employment opportunities are available to all applicants and
teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as
such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection,
placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender
identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. -We
believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is
critical to our success. -Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams -At
UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and
recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching
skill set and experience with the best possible career path at
UHSand our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no
recruiter or employee will request financial or personal
information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank
information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not
email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo
Mail, etc. -If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related
email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to
report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage
you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites
to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from
recruiters.
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