Registered Nurse (Inpatient) – VA Sheridan, WY

Fidelity Partners•Sheridan, WY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care and support medical staff in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care to Veterans receiving services at the Sheridan VA Health Care System. The RNs will perform duties under the direction and supervision of the assigned medical staff in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility procedures, and accepted nursing practices. The RN will provide 24/7 nursing care, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience within the last 3 years.
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
Must meet all VA credentialing, privileging, immunization, and background requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and functional evaluations.
Obtain and document the patient's medical and family history.
Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
Administer medications safely, including IV therapies, injections, and oral medications.
Monitor - and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to abnormalities.
Perform wound care, skin assessments, and implement pressure‑injury prevention measures.
Conduct patient education on diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge instructions.
Assist with activities of daily living when needed (e.g., hygiene, mobility, feeding).
Manage patients with catheters, prosthetics, oxygen therapy, and other medical devices.
Prepare patients for diagnostic tests, procedures, and provider evaluations.
Participate in admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Respond rapidly to medical emergencies and initiate life‑saving measures.
Perform CPR and utilize ACLS skills when required.
Recognize early signs of deterioration and escalate care appropriately.
Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the VA EHR before the end of the shift.
Verify and carry out provider orders; follow VA policy regarding verbal orders.
Maintain accurate medication administration records and follow barcode medication administration protocols.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and VHA Handbook 1907.01.
Report patient safety incidents, falls, and adverse events promptly.
Follow all VA infection control standards, including PPE use and isolation precautions.
Adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen requirements.
Participate in the prevention and management of disruptive behavior and workplace violence protocols.
Monitor telemetry and respond to cardiac changes.
Support Covid‑19 testing, vaccinations, and respiratory care needs.
Support therapeutic programming and recovery‑based interventions.
Monitor medication compliance and patient safety.
Provide long‑term care support, including daily living assistance and restorative care.
Administer IV therapy and manage chronic conditions.
Communicate effectively with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other team members.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.
Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning.
Demonstrate VA ICARE values (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence).
Maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times.
Provide compassionate, Veteran‑centered care and uphold patient rights.
Attend monthly staff meetings and unit quality improvement meetings.
Complete all mandatory VA training (EHR, HIPAA, MST, Suicide Prevention, etc.).
Participate in FPPE/OPPE, competency assessments, and ongoing performance evaluations.