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UHS•Amarillo, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region, offering a combination of traditional values and advanced healthcare technologies. The system seeks health professionals dedicated and passionate about their work, who can contribute to a culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence, sharing the company's vision and values. The Registered Nurse (RN) position provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, offering professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. All nursing care is founded on the concepts of Patient Centered Care, and the role requires demonstrating Service Excellence standards at all times. Current nurses at NWTHS value an environment that prioritizes patient care, opportunities for career growth, learning, and advancement through robust continuing education and leadership development options, supportive and responsive leadership, and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. Universal Health Services (UHS), the parent company, is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 500® corporation with annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

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 maintaining
Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.
PALS within 3 months of hire. Certification must be maintained throughout employment
Chemotherapy class within 12 months of hire; repeat class every 2 years and maintain throughout employment

Responsibilities

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
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.