Days

UHS•Amarillo, TX

111d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and advanced healthcare technologies, with the conveniences of big-city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. Amarillo is a great place to live and work, offering natural beauty and quality educational systems. We are seeking health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work, contributing to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We are looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. The Director is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of multiple nursing units. This encompasses the internal processes of the Department and integration of the units into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Director supports an organizational culture for safety and Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups. Demonstrates leadership in the provision of services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services. Maintains accountability for overall processes affecting unit functioning by demonstrating improvement in at least one process or outcome annually with supportive documentation. Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing. Assures implementation and evaluation of new and/or enhanced services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
BSN required.
Master’s degree in Nursing or relevant field within five years of accepting position.
Appropriate clinical experience.
3 – 5 years leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS.
Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.
Maintain accountability for overall processes affecting unit functioning by demonstrating improvement in at least one process or outcome annually with supportive documentation.
Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing.
Assures implementation and evaluation of new and/or enhanced services.