FT Registered Nurse or Medical Assistant (Newcastle Clinic)

Weston County Health Services•Newcastle, WY

7d•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 Registered Nurse or a Medical Assistant, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and credentials. The Registered Nurse provides outstanding, professional, and compassionate patient care and physical support. The role includes collecting and assessing patient information, planning and coordinating care, maintaining accurate health records, administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, recording vital signs, and supporting patients emotionally and with instructions. The position also coordinates with medical staff and other departments, follows infection-control and safety practices, maintains compliance and quality standards, and contributes to professional development and continuous improvement. The role requires occasional after-hours calls and involves light to moderate physical work, with lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to navigate WCHS departments and perform tasks involving reaching, bending, stooping, handling objects, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Requirements

Valid Wyoming State Registered Nurse licensure.
Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
Knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
Current BLS certification.
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, pay attention to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize work scheduling.
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 interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Must be able to access, find, and navigate WCHS departments.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform reaching, bending, stooping, and object-handling tasks.
Ability to talk, hear, and see.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services.
Collect and analyze patient health information and identify diagnoses or issues.
Identify expected patient outcomes and develop individualized care plans and strategies.
Implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and coordinate care delivery.
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 appropriate support or 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 wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
Collect samples for laboratory testing as assigned.
Provide emotional and psychological support, advice, comfort, and instructions to patients.
Coordinate with medical staff and other departments to support efficient operations.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, assigned meetings, and in-service activities.
Follow accreditation, compliance, regulatory, safety, and infection-control standards.
Assist with required reports, program reviews, and preparation.
Maintain positive working relationships with patients, providers, coworkers, other organizational sections, and community facilities.
Maintain a professional, organized, and clean work environment and replenish supplies as needed.
Complete work assignments in a timely manner and maintain quality standards.
Assist visitors with directions, introduce oneself to patients and visitors when appropriate, and report safety hazards.
Support departmental and interdepartmental objectives and good employee relations.
Participate in educational programs, training, continuing education, and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.