Charge Nurse / Acute Geri Psych / FT / Day

The Pavilion at Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing teams and ensure high-quality patient care. The RN will coordinate care, develop plans, and support safety and service excellence within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Required BSN or enrollment with 2-year completion, Texas license, BLS, and 1+ year acute care or 3 years part-time experience; de-escalation training is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN required or to be completed within 2 years.
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days.
• Minimum of one year full-time or three years part-time experience in acute care; supervisory experience preferred.
• De-escalation training within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass pre-employment assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assumes shift responsibility for planning and provision of direct and indirect nursing care.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary team members and directs nursing staff to achieve safe, optimal outcomes.
• Develops and evaluates age-appropriate care plans using the nursing process and patient education.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

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. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Charge Nurse

Position Summary:

Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for the planning and provision of direct and indirect nursing care to the patient, family, care partner and appropriate others. Coordinates multi-disciplinary team members, directs and facilitates nursing staff in obtaining safe, optimal health care outcomes. Supports activities that meet the facility vision, mission and goals. 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 Duties/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. The RN will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions. The RN will comply with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies. The RN will comply 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 & 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN required, or must be enrolled in program with completion within 2 years.

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. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

Minimum of one year full-time or three years part-time experience in acute care specialty nursing. One to three years supervisory experience preferred.

De-escalation training within 90 days of hire.

Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required 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

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.