RN / Registered Nurse / PACU / FT / Days

UHS • Amarillo, TX

77d

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 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in 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.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• PALS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assesses 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.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees