LVN / Licensed Vocational Nurse / Northwest Lakeview Cardiology / FT Days

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Amarillo, Texas is seeking a compassionate LVN/LPN to join their team. You will provide patient care under the supervision of nursing staff and support service standards in a rewarding work environment. The role requires a nursing license in Texas and BLS certification, emphasizing quality improvement and collaboration with healthcare teams. Competitive compensation, medical plans, and time off included.

Qualifications

• Provide safe and compassionate nursing care to patients.
• Utilize principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Support Service Excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Function under the supervision of charge nurse.
• Delegate tasks within LVN scope of practice.
• Collaborate with other health team members.

Skills

Ability to communicate with patients

Ability to remain calm under stress

Ability to evaluate and interpret information

Bending and lifting (minimum of 25 pounds)

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current state nursing license in Texas

BLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

Responsibilities

About Northwest Physicians Group

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus toward population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495‑bed acute‑care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute‑care services including cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary: LVN/LPN

SUMMARY: The LVN functions under the supervision of the charge nurse or registered nurse delegating any tasks within the scope of practice for an LVN. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health‑care needs, utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards with all customer groups.

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi‑specialty physician networks and urgent‑care clinics which align with UHS acute‑care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

• 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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and health‑care 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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas
• BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to understand and interpret financial data.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Able to identify appropriate data and interprets its significance to clinical and operational activities

EEO Statement

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