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RN / Registered Nurse / Med-Surg / 5N / FT / Nights

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX, United States


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. The concepts of patient‑centered care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. 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.

Assesses risks to patient safety and implements 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.

Benefits

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)

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

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

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 as such, 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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