25 Oct
Urgent Care Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Wyoming, Sheridan , 82801 Sheridan USA

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ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 700 employees who provide personalized, patient-centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient-centered care in a variety of settings based on education, knowledge, skill set, and competency. The Registered Nurse communicates with physicians/Managers/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in the departments with adequate supervision. Participates in performance improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
  • Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
  • Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy and specific to unit age specific populations.
  • Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques including non- pharmacological techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Knowledgeable of Infection Control, TB, Blood borne Pathogens and Hazardous waste plans.
  • Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate.
  • Ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
  • Communicates appropriately and clearly with all health care team members.
  • Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
  • Assists physician(s) and physician assistant(s) with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
  • Ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
  • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
  • Functions as liaison between the patient/family, physicians, other healthcare providers and administration.
  • Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
  • Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
  • Documentation meets current standards and policies.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), to gather data and input quality information for EMR reporting measures.
  • Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
  • Assists in successful implementation of programs to improve coding and reimbursement for specific procedures.
  • Assists in identifying referring physicians and assuring to the extent possible that strong relationships are developed and preserved.
  • Assists the physician(s) and physician assistant(s) in addressing hospital and clinic related issues, serves as a liaison and representative of in resolving problems and participates on committees as appropriate.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate care in a complex practice model with highly interactive multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals with competing demands on available resources which must be balanced to create patient-centered care. Work will include setting common goals, merging resources, providing education, and cross training roles.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience / License and Certifications

  • Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure or Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • BLS certification, required.
  • BSN, preferred.
  • Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment.
  • Minimum of one year of acute care experience, preferred.

Department Specific Education / Experience / License and Certifications

  • ACLS certification, preferred.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

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