Surgical Nurse Specialist - Full-Time (Weekends) (Hiring Immediately)

**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. Thats why were looking for
health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Were
looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and
personal excellence. Were looking for exceptional professionals who share our
vision and values.
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**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 DutiesResponsibilities:**
* 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.
**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
**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 $14.3
billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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
* Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas
* 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.
* ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
* PALS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
* 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
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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.
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