Recovery Registered Nurse

Sheridan Memorial Hospital•Sheridan, WY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, effective, patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across inpatient and outpatient settings. The RN prioritizes care according to patient needs, responds appropriately to changes in condition, and communicates effectively with providers and the care team. The role practices within the scope of licensure, education, and competency and participates in quality and performance improvement activities. The RN delivers clinical care, coordinates and delegates care as appropriate, educates and supports patients and families, documents care, and contributes to patient safety and quality improvement. The position requires flexibility, organization, effective teamwork, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role may involve exposure to blood or body fluids, infectious disease, hazardous waste, odorous chemicals or specimens, and latex products; personal protective equipment is required for applicable exposures. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Wyoming or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate degree in nursing.
BLS certification.
Central Registry required.
ACLS certification required within one year of start.
PALS certification required within one year of start.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple patient care activities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency or high-stress situations.
Knowledge of patient safety principles and infection prevention practices.
Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic health records (EHR).
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Ability to use personal protective equipment when applicable; the role may involve exposure to blood or body fluids, infectious disease, hazardous waste, odorous chemicals or specimens, and latex products.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral De-escalations.
Minimum of one year of acute care experience.
Minimum of two years of experience in acute care surgery.

Responsibilities

Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, service standards, and applicable regulatory and professional standards, including those of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and effective communication; contribute to a respectful, collaborative culture of safety and service excellence.
Provide safe, patient-centered care that minimizes risk and supports optimal outcomes.
Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments based on patient condition, age, and organizational policy.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on patient needs and response to treatment.
Prioritize care and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Administer treatments, medications, and interventions within scope of practice.
Assist with procedures and perform clinical skills requiring technical competence.
Coordinate and delegate care activities as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with providers, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Collaborate with internal and external departments to support coordinated, team-based care.
Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the care team to support understanding and continuity of care.
Assess learning needs and provide education to patients and families.
Promote patient and family involvement in care planning and decision-making.
Address psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs and incorporate them into care delivery.
Document care according to regulatory, legal, and organizational standards.
Identify and report safety concerns, near misses, adverse events, and patient complaints in a timely manner.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Treat patients and families with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Maintain effective working relationships within the department and across the organization.
Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.