Graduate Nurse​/GN​/Registered Nurse​/RN​/Varied

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Graduate Nurse / GN / Registered Nurse / RN / 4S / FT / Varied

Amarillo, Texas

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.

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 implements 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.

Our nurses value an environment that puts patient care first, the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in their career, robust continuing education options, supportive leadership, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• 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.
• Free basic life insurance.

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, UHS is a Fortune 500® corporation with annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program.
• Must successfully pass any pre‑employment assessment(s).
• 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 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.

• NRP within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• STABLE within 6 months of hire; repeat renewal class every 2 years until 10 years' experience. Class may be taken anytime within the year of expiration.
• 90% score on neonatal medication exam – employees will have two chances to pass with remediation material available.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any UHS employee will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS.

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 openly support and fully commit to recruitment,…