Director / RN / Registered Nurse / Main ED / FT / Days
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.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has designated Northwest Texas Healthcare System as the Lead Trauma Facility for the top 26 counties within the Texas Panhandle.
As an Advanced Level II Trauma facility, the Northwest Texas Healthcare emergency department cares for more than 64,000 patients each year.
Our emergency services have expanded to three locations to receive care : Northwest Emergency, Northwest Emergency at Town Square and Northwest Emergency at Georgia.
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 SUMMARY : The Director is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of multiple nursing units. Such responsibilities encompass the internal processes of the Department and integration of the units into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System.
The Director 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 provision of services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services / functions throughout NWTHS.
Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and / or support services.
- Maintain accountability for overall processes affecting unit functioning by demonstrating improvement in at least one process or outcome annually with supportive documentation.
- Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing.
- Assures implementation and evaluation of new and / or enhanced services.
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. 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.
- BSN required.
- Master's degree in Nursing or relevant field within five years of accepting position.
- Appropriate clinical experience.
- 3 - 5 years leadership experience
DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
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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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