Acute Behavioral Health RN – Lead Patient Care

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

SoFi student loan refinancing

Chamberlain University nursing tuition

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, part of Universal Health Services, Amarillo, seeks a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse dedicated to patient-centered care and safe nursing practice. Provides leadership to the healthcare team and delivers care aligned with facility standards and philosophy.

Requirements include current Texas RN license, valid BLS, and commitment to ongoing competency. The role supports a high-quality patient experience in a comprehensive behavioral health setting with strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days and maintain certification.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program

Current state nursing license

Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)

De-escalation training within 90 days of hire

Pre-employment assessments

Demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, part of Universal Health Services, Amarillo, seeks a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse dedicated to patient-centered care and safe nursing practice. Provides leadership to the healthcare team and delivers care aligned with facility standards and philosophy.

Requirements include current Texas RN license, valid BLS, and commitment to ongoing competency. The role supports a high-quality patient experience in a comprehensive behavioral health setting with strong