Behavioral Health RN – Patient-Centered Care Leader

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus program

Loan forgiveness program

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Behavioral Health RN in Amarillo to provide safe, competent nursing care and professional leadership within a patient-centered care framework.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RN program, Texas RN license, and current BLS certification. On-call duties may be required as part of the department's needs, with opportunities for professional growth within UHS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
• 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 RN program

Texas RN license

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Behavioral Health RN in Amarillo to provide safe, competent nursing care and professional leadership within a patient-centered care framework.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RN program, Texas RN license, and current BLS certification. On-call duties may be required as part of the department's needs, with opportunities for professional growth within UHS.