RN / Registered Nurse / MICU / PRN / Days
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX, United States
Position Summary
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.
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.
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. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.
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; does not require maintainin
Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.
Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
CCRN, TNCC and Cardiovascular certification preferred for specialty units.
100% score on medication test – employee will have two chances to pass exam with remediation material available.
ACLS completion within three (3) months after hire or promotion.
Must pass EKG, Blood Gas Analysis and BKAT exam with a score of 85% upon completion of didactic/computer orientation program – employee will have two chances to pass exams with remediation material available.
Satisfactory return demonstration of competencies required for critical care specific processes and equipment.
Employment is dependent on passing above exams and competencies.
Experienced critical care nurses may test out of didactic/computer orientation with a score of 85% on the Blood Gas Analysis and BKAT exam.
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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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.
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.
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. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.
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; does not require maintainin
Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.
Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
CCRN, TNCC and Cardiovascular certification preferred for specialty units.
100% score on medication test – employee will have two chances to pass exam with remediation material available.
ACLS completion within three (3) months after hire or promotion.
Must pass EKG, Blood Gas Analysis and BKAT exam with a score of 85% upon completion of didactic/computer orientation program – employee will have two chances to pass exams with remediation material available.
Satisfactory return demonstration of competencies required for critical care specific processes and equipment.
Employment is dependent on passing above exams and competencies.
Experienced critical care nurses may test out of didactic/computer orientation with a score of 85% on the Blood Gas Analysis and BKAT exam.
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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