Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health/ Acute Geri Psych / FT / Day

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Health/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Student loan refinancing (SoFi)

Tuition assistance with Chamberlain

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an experienced Behavioral Health RN to provide safe, competent nursing care and leadership within the healthcare team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and adherence to facility standards.

Ideal candidates will graduate from an accredited RN program, hold a Texas RN license, and maintain BLS certification. De-escalation training within 90 days is required to support a high-quality care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Texas RN license or permit to practice nursing.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (upon hire or within 30 days).
• De-escalation training within 90 days of hire.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety standards.
• Ability to read and write in English; strong communication with patients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care using nursing process.
• Maintains professional behavior when addressing issues or conflicts.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses patient safety risks and applies precautions.
• Adheres to facility and accrediting standards and safety protocols.
• Demonstrates patient-centered care delivery model.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication with patients/staff

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

RN program graduate

Tools

BLS certification

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: Behavioral Health RN

Position Summary

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. 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.
• 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.

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: 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
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.
• Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals
• 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.