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Valid Registered Nurse (R. N.) license in good standing
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Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
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Contract engagement is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, central registry checks, child abuse registry checks, RN License and drug screening
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing experience
Experience
Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
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Strong understanding of and commitment to community‑based support for persons with disabilities
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Contract Registered Nurse (RN) in Amarillo, TX to deliver high‑quality nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based settings. The RN will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation while collaborating with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
This is a contract position. Hours and scheduling will be determined based on program needs and contract terms.
Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Health Management
Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by professional nursing standards or applicable regulations
Ensure individuals attend medical appointments as outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Conduct nursing assessments and follow-up visits as needed
Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and make referrals for medical services when appropriate
Administer medications and provide medication management as needed
Provide health teaching and support individuals in developing self‑care and safety skills
Documentation & Care Coordination
Create and distribute medical/health reports summarizing general health status, goals, and physician recommendations
Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with the interdisciplinary team, documenting concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
Monitor medication administration logs and ensure compliance with medication protocols
Ensure accurate transcription of physician orders and medically related documentation
Ensure health‑related appointments are scheduled, completed, and followed up on appropriately
Training & Support
Conduct programmatic trainings, including medication administration and delegation
Train staff on the medical needs of assigned individuals
Provide new staff training, annual recertification, and competency validation for health and safety topics
Compliance & Quality Assurance
Report all incidents in accordance with operational procedures and regulatory standards
Follow all policies and procedures required by operational, state, and regulatory guidelines
Complete supervisory visits as required, including review of care plans, caregiver competency assessments, and documentation audits
Complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual nursing documentation as required
Cooperate with licensing and regulatory staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations
Attend meetings, in‑services, and trainings as requested
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing experience
Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
Valid Registered Nurse (R. N.) license in good standing
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Strong understanding of and commitment to community‑based support for persons with disabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Contract engagement is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, central registry checks, child abuse registry checks, RN License and drug screening
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Neighborhoods+Southwest Amarillo is where relocating families and healthcare workers typically land first: The Colonies, Greenways, Heritage Hills, Hillside Terrace, and Homestead, in Canyon ISD, with newer homes about $250,000–$450,000 and a 5–10 minute drive to the medical corridor, Soncy and Hillside restaurants, the mall, and Synergy Entertainment Complex. Locals also recommend Canyon, Bishop Hills, Sleepy Hollow, and City View for schools and lower crime. Buyers who want acreage trade proximity for quiet in Bushland, the Canyon outskirts, and Highland Springs, a 5–20 minute commute into town. Central established family pockets such as Wolflin feel more settled than the new-construction southwest.
Southwest Amarillo is where relocating families and healthcare workers typically land first: The Colonies, Greenways, Heritage Hills, Hillside Terrace, and Homestead, in Canyon ISD, with newer homes about $250,000–$450,000 and a 5–10 minute drive to the medical corridor, Soncy and Hillside restaurants, the mall, and Synergy Entertainment Complex. Locals also recommend Canyon, Bishop Hills, Sleepy Hollow, and City View for schools and lower crime.
Buyers who want acreage trade proximity for quiet in Bushland, the Canyon outskirts, and Highland Springs, a 5–20 minute commute into town. Central established family pockets such as Wolflin feel more settled than the new-construction southwest.
Getting around+Citywide average commute is about 15.61 minutes, and most Amarillo drives stay under 20 minutes. Southwest neighborhoods sit 5–10 minutes from the medical corridor that serves hospital workers; Bushland and Canyon-edge homes run about 5–20 minutes depending on destination. Amarillo City Transit has limited routes (Walk Score 40, Bike Score 42), so a car is treated as a necessity for hospital shifts and anyone living outside downtown.
Citywide average commute is about 15.61 minutes, and most Amarillo drives stay under 20 minutes. Southwest neighborhoods sit 5–10 minutes from the medical corridor that serves hospital workers; Bushland and Canyon-edge homes run about 5–20 minutes depending on destination.
Amarillo City Transit has limited routes (Walk Score 40, Bike Score 42), so a car is treated as a necessity for hospital shifts and anyone living outside downtown.
Outdoors+Palo Duro Canyon State Park—the second-largest canyon in the United States—is the city’s outdoor identity, roughly a half-hour to 40 minutes south (some south-side residents call it 15–20 minutes). Hiking, mountain biking, camping, horseback riding, scenic drives, and the Lighthouse Trail are the default weekends; locals chase sunrise and sunset for quieter hours. Cadillac Ranch, the row of spray-painted Cadillacs along I-40/Route 66, is the other must-see outdoor oddity. Summer also brings lakes, city parks, the zoo, and botanical gardens, though wind and heat regularly scramble plans.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park—the second-largest canyon in the United States—is the city’s outdoor identity, roughly a half-hour to 40 minutes south (some south-side residents call it 15–20 minutes). Hiking, mountain biking, camping, horseback riding, scenic drives, and the Lighthouse Trail are the default weekends; locals chase sunrise and sunset for quieter hours.
Cadillac Ranch, the row of spray-painted Cadillacs along I-40/Route 66, is the other must-see outdoor oddity. Summer also brings lakes, city parks, the zoo, and botanical gardens, though wind and heat regularly scramble plans.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Amarillo
Amarillo is a Panhandle city built around short drives, cheap housing, and Palo Duro Canyon—not big-city nightlife. For a nurse, the hook is the medical corridor: southwest neighborhoods such as The Colonies, Greenways, Heritage Hills, and Hillside Terrace sit in Canyon ISD, five to ten minutes from hospitals, Soncy/Hillside restaurants, and the mall, with homes typically $250,000–$450,000. Median values citywide run about $201,000–$245,000 and one-bedrooms rent around $800–$850; most commutes are 15–20 minutes, but transit is thin, so a car is essential. Weekends mean Lighthouse Trail at Palo Duro (about 30 minutes south), Sod Poodles baseball at Hodgetown, Route 66 and Cadillac Ranch, steaks at the Big Texan or Red River, and symphony or ballet at the Civic Center. Tradeoffs are blunt: heat index can hit 120°F, wind chill −20°F, relentless wind, property taxes often 1.4–1.8%, thinner entertainment than Dallas, and citywide crime higher than southwest suburbs imply. Canyon ISD and hospital proximity without metro prices are the draw; dense transit, mild weather, or nightly culture are not.
