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Northwest Texas Healthcare System•Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

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 employees. That's why we're looking for 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: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Graduate Nurse Position Summary: The Graduate Nurse functions under the supervision of the Team Leader/Operations Supervisor. The Graduate Nurse assures provision of care to an assigned patient population in a professional manner, utilizing the nursing process and the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
GN permitted by the State of Texas
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
Behavioral/Non-Behavioral Restraint Training
Patient's Rights & Professional Conduct
Pavilion Specific Policy/Standards Review
For continued employment all licensed staff will be required to pass annual competency/return demonstration on high risk department specific policies /procedures and others as identified by department director/educator.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff physician, support agencies and others.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Ability to respond to pages.
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.
Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals.

Responsibilities

Develops implements and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the Nursing Process, Clinical Skills and Patient Education.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees. The nurse will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions. The nurse will comply with appropriate and approved standards.
Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating and providing feedback concerning staff performance.