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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAmarillo, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited or National League for Nursing-approved registered nurse program.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or obtain it during orientation, and maintain certification throughout employment.
  • Hold a current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in Texas.
  • Have one to three years of experience working as a registered nurse.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office.
  • Be proficient with an electrocardiogram machine.
  • Be able to read and write in English.
  • Be able to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
  • Remain calm during stressful situations and respond to pages.
  • Evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
  • Be able to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, lift at least 25 pounds, grasp, coordinate fine hand movements, push, and pull.
  • Be able to see with corrective eyewear.
  • Be able to work occasional irregular hours.
  • Be able to work with exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals.

Responsibilities

  • Interview patients; measure vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; perform venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician.
  • Record documentation in the electronic medical record according to Independence Physician Management guidelines.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Assist with front-desk coverage as required.
  • Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
  • Delegate as permitted under the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Refer to or consult physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
  • Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • Three to five years of related experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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