RN​/Registered Nurse​/Seasonal​/Surgery​/Nights

Job Description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a
-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.

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Position: RN / Registered Nurse / Surgery /
-week Seasonal Contract / $ hr

Must be able to show three months proof of a permanent residence miles from NWTHS.

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.

• 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
• Assesses 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.

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
• Minimum of 1 year of similar experience required
• 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 days of hire; does not require maintaining
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.

• Must be able to show three months proof of a permanent residence miles from NWTHS.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN staff will be required to have a minimum of one (1) year of recent relevant acute care experience on a full-time bases or two (2) years on a part time basis.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN staff are committed to 6 month contracts: both NWTHS and the Traveler/Seasonal RN have a day out, which must be served in writing.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN will be required to be available to work at least hours a week as needed by the hospital. Flexing may be necessary, no more than hours will be flexed in a two-week period.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN must agree to be on call for the division when flexed. Call pay is $2 per hour.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN staff will be required to float to other areas where they are deemed competent to work.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN staff will be required to be available to work a minimum of four full weekend shifts per month as needed by the hospital. Weekends are defined as beginning on Friday at 6: p.m. and ending on Sunday 6: p.m.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN staff will be required to work one holiday per quarter as assigned by the facility which may include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day or any other holiday designated by NWTHS if applicable.
• Traveler/Seasonal RN is considered a full‑time, temporary status employee.
• A new agreement will be on file with every extension, which must be approved by Senior Leadership prior to the start of a new agreement.
• Traveler/Seasonal…