Cardiology RN: Patient-Centered Care Leader

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Career development

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will lead the healthcare team and uphold service excellence standards in alignment with facility policies and philosophy.

The role emphasizes development of age-appropriate care plans, safety, and compliance with accrediting standards, with opportunities for leadership and career growth within UHS.

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 maintaining certification after that period.
• 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 or permit to practice nursing in Texas

BLS from the American Heart Association

De-escalation training within 90 days of hire

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will lead the healthcare team and uphold service excellence standards in alignment with facility policies and philosophy.

The role emphasizes development of age-appropriate care plans, safety, and compliance with accrediting standards, with opportunities for leadership and career growth within UHS.