RN / Registered Nurse / Labor and Delivery / L&D / PRN / Nights

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Career development opportunities withU

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and stock

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX, seeks an experienced RN to provide safe, patient-centered nursing care in alignment with facility standards and philosophy. The role features professional leadership support for the healthcare team and emphasizes the patient-centered care model and service excellence.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating care, maintaining safety, and ensuring compliance with standards while supporting ongoing education and leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• L&D experience preferred or related leadership exposure.
• Current state nursing license to practice in Texas.
• BLS certification required with ongoing maintenance.
• NRP within 3 months of hire and ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• AWHONN fetal monitoring training completed within required timelines.

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.

Skills

L&D Experience Preferred

Education

RN program graduate

Texas nursing license

BLS (American Heart Association)

NRP/ACLS certifications

AWHONN fetal monitoring training

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

• L&D Experience Preferred

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.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT NURSES VALUE AT NWTHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

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.

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).
• 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
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.

Labor & Delivery

• L&D Experience Preferred
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire until both NRP and ACLS are obtained
• NRP within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• AWHONN Basic Fetal Monitoring completed within 90 days
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of hire
• AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced Fetal Monitoring alternating every 2 years
• HROB – Advanced fetal monitoring (AWHONN) required and must maintain while active on the HROB team

DISCLAIMER

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

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