Clinic RN or LPN

Sheridan Memorial Hospital • Sheridan, WY

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About The Position

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming's stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital's mission of excellence! Essential daily duties include rooming patients, reviewing patient history and assessing the health status of patients by collecting and analyzing patient data. Staff will be responsible for the development and implementation of processes consistent with nursing standard specific to patient needs including patient call-back and the implementation of patient education tools and processors. RN or LPN will be required to perform general nursing duties including evaluation, planning, implementation and documentation of nursing care for an assigned population. Testing and administering medications within the nursing scope of practice is expected. It is required that each RN or LPN is familiar with standard concept, procedures, and practices in nursing services. Employees will participate in performance improvement and CQI activities as necessary.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse license.
• Nursing degree required for RNs, Certificate required for LPNs.
• A minimum of two years nursing or experience, preferred.
• Current BLS certification, required.
• Current ACLS certification, preferred.
• Behavior De-escalation training, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Sound knowledge of computers and proficient level of skill.
• Delegation, prioritization and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows the ten 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.
• 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 and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques including non-pharmacological techniques.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Knowledge of Infection Control, TB, Blood Borne Pathogens and Hazardous Waste plans.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluations effectiveness of learning.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Functions as liaison between the patient/family, physicians, other healthcare providers and administration.
• Interacts professional 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).
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Assists in successful implementation of programs to improve coding and reimbursement for office-specific procedures.
• Assists the physician(s), physician assistant(s), and Nurse Practitioners in addressing hospital and clinic related issues.
• Ability to effectively coordinate care in a complex practice model with highly interactive multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
• Keeps fiscally responsible for inventory and competently order supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree