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

Job TitlePOSITION 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.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient educationMaintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as neededProvides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employeesAssess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautionsComplies with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agenciesComplies 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.QualificationsEDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDGraduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN programMust successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employmentCurrent state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas.De-escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require maintainingOngoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: a. NRP within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment b. 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. c. 90% score on neonatal medication exam – employees will have two chances to pass with remediation material availableDISCLAIMER 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 employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.EEO Statement 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 as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.