TCU Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to have achieved the 5-Star Quality Rating, ranking us in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 750 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care.
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Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN or RN provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care.  The LPN  or RN communicates with physicians/Managers/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs. The LPN or RN is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or report on response to treatment appropriately. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in the departments with adequate supervision.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Practice

• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Adheres to professional guidelines for practice as defined by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Collaborates with other departments in a professional manner as needed to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates effective communication, conflict resolution, team building, and leadership skills.
• Complies with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Kindness First Service Standards.

Quality

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy and in accordance with age specific populations.
• Ability to formulate and revise an individualized plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques including non- pharmacological techniques. Includes patient and family in all aspects of pain management through on-going education about pain, assessment, treatment and common barriers to adequate management.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to all health care team members.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Reports significant events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient-centered care in a timely manner.

Service

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Functions as liaison between the patient/family, physicians, other healthcare providers and administration.
• Interacts professionally 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.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
• Respects patient privacy in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Dept. Key Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary care team meetings, department huddles and care conferences as scheduled.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience / License and Certifications

• Current unrestricted Wyoming Practical or Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse Licensure. 
• Minimum two years' LPN experience or 1 year RN experience, required.
• BLS certification, required.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment.

Department Specific Education / Experience / License and Certifications

• LPNs IV certification (IV-C) recognized by Wyoming State Board of Nursing obtained, or required to obtain within 6 months of position start date.
• Central Registry, required.

Additional Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages desirable
• Basic computer knowledge
• Organizational skills
• Participates in continuing education activities within the department and organization
• Attends and actively participates in departmental staff meetings
• Keeps up to date with clinical practice and evidence-based practice guidelines
• Stays abreast of organizational policies and procedures

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

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