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Healthcare Nursing RN Nurse Emergency Medicine

Registered Nurse​/Behavioral Health​/Acute Geri Psych​/PRN

Job in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, 79161, USA
Listing for: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health / Acute Geri Psych / PRN / Day

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:

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 time.

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
    • Retention Bonus Program if offered.
    • Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
    • 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
    • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
    • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
    About Universal Health Services

    One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

    Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

    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…
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