Varied

UHS•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving Amarillo and the surrounding region. The Registered Nurse provides safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, and provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. Patient-centered care is the foundation for nursing care, and the nurse demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The nurse develops, implements, and evaluates age-appropriate plans of care using the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education. The role also involves maintaining professional behavior when addressing issues or conflicts, promoting a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees, assessing patient safety risks and applying appropriate precautions, complying with organizational and accrediting standards, and following safety and injury-prevention practices. This is a PRN Cardiology role with varied shifts. The posting describes opportunities for continuing education and leadership development, supportive leadership, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Successfully pass any pre-employment assessments.
Hold BLS certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it during orientation, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Hold a current Texas nursing license or permit to practice nursing in Texas.
Complete de-escalation training within 90 days of hire.
Maintain ongoing compliance with clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate plans of care using the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education.
Maintain professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, using appropriate resources as needed.
Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Assess risks to patient safety and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with applicable organizational and accrediting standards.
Follow safety and injury-prevention standards to minimize risk to self, coworkers, patients, and visitors.
Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
Demonstrate Service Excellence standards and deliver patient-centered nursing care.