Acute Care Behavioral Health RN/Registered Nurse - Full-Time Nights

*Responsibilities*

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 employees. Thats why were looking for
professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Were looking
for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and
personal excellence. Were looking for exceptional professionals who share our
vision and values.

Visit us online at:
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• Position: Behavioral Health - RN*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.
• Job DutiesResponsibilities:*

1. Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care
utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education.
2. Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts,
utilizing appropriate resources, as needed.
3. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families,
visitors, and employees.
4. Assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.
5. Complies with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the
organization and accrediting agencies.
6. 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.
• Benefit Highlights:* 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan forgiveness Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and
healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an
impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its
inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3
billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the
World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of
America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees
and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care
hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory
care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various
related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto
Rico and the United Kingdom. ***
• Qualifications*Requirements:*

1. Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
2. Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).
3. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or
within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
4. Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State
of Texas.
5. De-escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require
maintaining.
6. Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies
as determined by the facility.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements:*

1. Ability to read and write in English
2. Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support
agencies, vendors, and others.
3. Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
4. Ability to respond to pages
5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent
decisions.
6. Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.
7. Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination,
pushing, and pulling.
8. Exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals
9. On call shift coverage as required by department
• _Disclaimer_*

_Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting
unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any
employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form andor method without a
valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the
sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired
by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means._

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• _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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