Charge Nurse​/RN​/Registered Nurse​/MS N​/Nights

Position: Charge Nurse / RN / Registered Nurse  / MS 4N / FT / Nights

Charge Nurse / RN / Registered Nurse / MS 4N / FT / Nights

Join to apply for the Charge Nurse / RN / Registered Nurse / MS 4N / FT / Nights role at Northwest Texas Healthcare System.

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 advanced technologies in healthcare, along with the conveniences of 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.

Responsibilities

Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for the planning and provision of direct and indirect nursing care to patients, families, care partners, and appropriate others. Coordinates multidisciplinary team members, directs and facilitates nursing staff in obtaining safe, optimal health‑care outcomes. Supports activities that meet the facility vision, mission, and goals. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient‑Centered Care provide the foundation for all nursing care.

Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Provisions of Services

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. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees. Assesses risks to patient safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with standards approved by the organization and accrediting agencies, as well as safety and injury‑prevention standards.

Leadership

Excellence

Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating and providing feedback concerning staff performance. Demonstrates initiative, collaborative approach, and sound judgment in day‑to‑day management at the unit level.

Operational Excellence

Manages departmental outcomes to include patient, family, peer, employee, and physician satisfaction through effective communication and responsiveness to customer issues. Accountable for appropriate staffing for each shift, based on patient census, acuity, and available resources.

What Our Current Nurses Value

Environment that puts patient care first; rewarding opportunity to provide excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families. Opportunity to grow, learn, and advance with continuing education and leadership development. 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program
• Must successfully pass any pre‑employment assessment(s)
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in Texas
• De‑escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require maintenance
• Ongoing compliance with clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please do not phone or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via e‑mail, the Internet, or in any form without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired through a referral or other means.

EEO

Statement

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