Charge Nurse / Acute Geri Psych / FT / Day

UHS•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position Summary: Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for the planning and provision of direct and indirect nursing care to the patient, family, care partner and appropriate others. Coordinates multi-disciplinary team members, directs and facilitates nursing staff in obtaining safe, optimal health care outcomes. Supports activities that meet the facility vision, mission and goals. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN required, or must be enrolled in program with completion within 2 years.
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.
Minimum of one year full-time or three years part-time experience in acute care specialty nursing.
One to three years supervisory experience preferred.
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire.
Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Ability to respond to pages
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop
Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling
Exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals
On call shift coverage as required by department

Nice To Haves

One to three years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
The RN will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.
The RN will comply with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.
The RN will comply 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.