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 caregivers. That's why we're looking for health 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: https://www.nwths.com/careers
Position: RN / Registered Nurse / Wound Care / FT / Days
POSITION SUMMARY: The Wound Care RN has multiple roles and functions including care-giver, decision-maker, client advocate, manager, rehabilitator, comforter, communicator, and teacher for patients within Northwest Healthcare System inpatient setting. The functions include assessment of the nursing needs of the patient, initiation of the plan of care of nurse action, implementation of the plan of care and the evaluation of the process, by use of the nursing process. The RN promotes the dignity and quality of the nursing care given to the patient. The Wound Care RN is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring and overseeing patients prone to skin integrity issues at Northwest Healthcare, selected by monitoring Braden Scores on the inpatients on a daily basis. A large portion of this role is staff and patient and staff education, with prevention of skin breakdown as the primary objective of this role. Serves as an advisor to Nursing Leadership on executing evidenced based practice and preventative measures in the inpatient setting. Collaborates with the Wound Care Team on a daily basis. Supports an organizational culture for safety and Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.
PROVISION OF SERVICES
- Demonstrates leadership in the development and facilitation of organizational strategies and infrastructure to support clinical quality, operational effectiveness, interdisciplinary collaboration and integration of staff into the NWTHS culture.
- Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT NURSES VALUE AT NWTHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- · Challenging and rewarding work environment
- · Competitive Compensation and 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!
- · Tuition Reimbursement
- · Retention Bonus Program
- · Loan Forgiveness Program
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 $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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. www.uhs.com
Qualifications EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- One year RN clinical nursing experience following RN licensure
- Obtains Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing certification (WOCNCB)
- Current BLS certification and maintain certification throughout employment
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal relationships, communication skills and skills as a leader and facilitate for process improvement and redesign teams.
- Demonstrates the ability to work with diverse groups and multiple disciplines
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to mentor and inspire others
- Ability to facilitate group processes toward defined outcomes.
DISCLAIMER
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.
Notice
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