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RN / Registered Nurse / Pediatrics / PRN / Varied

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX, United States


Northwest Texas Healthcare System

is a 495‑bed system serving Amarillo and surrounding region, blending traditional values with advanced technology to provide high‑quality care in a friendly, small‑town environment.

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

Service Standards

Develops, implements, and evaluates an age‑appropriate plan of care using 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 implements the appropriate precautions.

Complies with approved standards outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.

Complies with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, coworkers, patients, and visitors.

What Our Nurses Value
An environment that puts patient care first, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership development, alongside a supportive and responsive leadership team and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

Generous paid time off

Free basic life insurance

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program

Must successfully pass any pre‑employment assessment(s)

Basic Life Support (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 Texas

De‑escalation training within 90 days of hire (no maintenance required)

Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility

Pediatrics

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

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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