Director​/RN​/Registered Nurse​/FEDs

Overview

Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWTHS) is a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. The system combines traditional values with advanced healthcare technologies and the conveniences of a larger city in a friendly, smaller‑town atmosphere. Amarillo offers beautiful parks such as Palo Duro Canyon, recreational facilities, and a strong educational system, making it a great place to live and work.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has designated NWTHS as the Lead Trauma Facility for the top 26 counties within the Texas Panhandle. As an Advanced Level II Trauma facility, the department cares for more than 64,000 patients each year.

Emergency services are offered at three locations:
Northwest Emergency, Northwest Emergency at Town Square, and Northwest Emergency at Georgia.

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The Director is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of multiple nursing units. Responsibilities include managing internal processes of the department and integrating the units into the overall functioning of NWTHS. The Director supports an organizational culture of safety and Service Excellence and applies Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.

• Maintain accountability for overall processes affecting unit functioning by demonstrating improvement in at least one process or outcome annually with supportive documentation.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with the Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing.
• Assure implementation and evaluation of new and/or enhanced services.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• BSN required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a relevant field within five years of accepting the position.
• Appropriate clinical experience.
• 3–5 years leadership experience.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since its inception, UHS has grown steadily into a Fortune 500 company, reporting annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024. It has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and ambulatory care sites, an insurance product, a physician network, and other related services across the United States, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the United Kingdom.

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