FT Registered Nurse or Medical Assistant (Newcastle Clinic)

Weston County Health Services•Newcastle, WY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Weston County Health Services (WCHS) is hiring a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional for its Newcastle Clinic. The clinic is open to hiring either a Medical Assistant or a Registered Nurse, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and credentials. As a Registered Nurse, the position provides daily patient care and physical support in a professional and compassionate manner. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions. The role also involves assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, coordinating care, communicating with patients and medical staff, and supporting clinic operations while following safety, infection-control, accreditation, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Valid Wyoming State Registered Nurse license.
Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
BLS certification, maintained as required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, attend to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize work schedules.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Must complete annual education requirements, maintain patient confidentiality, report to work on time as scheduled, wear identification while on duty, and comply with applicable regulations and WCHS policies.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services.
Collect comprehensive data about patients’ health and situations, analyze the data, and determine diagnoses or issues.
Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized plans with strategies and alternatives to achieve them.
Implement care plans and ensure patients progress according to plan.
Coordinate care delivery with medical staff, other departments, and community facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete healthcare records and reports.
Administer medications, including non-intravenous medications, and monitor patients for side effects and reactions.
Order medical diagnostic and clinical tests as required.
Monitor, report, and record symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
Answer patient calls and determine an appropriate course of action.
Gather information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate, as requested.
Examine patients for issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
Collect samples for laboratory testing as assigned.
Provide emotional and psychological support and communicate advice, comfort, and instructions to patients.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and other assigned meetings.
Follow accreditation, compliance, regulatory, safety, and infection-control requirements, including handwashing and Standard and Isolation Precautions.
Assist with required reports, program reviews, and preparation.
Maintain positive working relationships with clients, providers, coworkers, other organizational sections, and community facilities.
Maintain a professional, organized, clean working environment and replenish supplies as needed.
Complete work assignments accurately and on time; perform other duties as assigned.
Assist visitors with directions, introduce oneself to patients, residents, families, and visitors when appropriate, and report safety hazards.
Maintain quality standards, use normal supervision effectively, follow written and oral instructions, and understand equipment operation manuals.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental and organizational objectives and maintain good employee relations.
Support professional growth through educational programs, training, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops, and take responsibility for ongoing learning and professional practice.