RN / Registered Nurse / NWTX Lake View Cardiology Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group is seeking an RN for Lake View Cardiology to perform a broad range of patient care duties under physician supervision. You will support examinations, treatments, and patient education, documenting progress in the EMR according to IPM guidelines, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to maintain high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced cardiology setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• BLS from the American Heart Association and maintain certification.
• Current Texas nursing license.
• 1–3 years RN experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs per physician direction.
• Documents in Electronic Medical Record per IPM guidelines.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examinations.
• Assists at front desk as needed.
• Delivers prescribed treatments and medications and monitors patient response.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

RN program

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards 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 system 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

POSITION

RN / Registered Nurse / Lake View Cardiology

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician
• Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Assists in covering the front desk as required
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response
• Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act
• Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns
• Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions

BENEFIT & REWARDS 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. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN preferred.
• 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
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years working as a Registered Nurse. Three to five (3-5) years of related experience, preferred
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
• EKG machine proficient

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
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours
• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

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.