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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse in Sheridan, Wyoming
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. · 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
Provides direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients in the Intensive Care Unit. May work in other units as oriented/assigned. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring. Correctly identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Able to provide basic airway management utilizing oral and nasal airways, ambu bag, jaw thrust or head tilt/chin lift maneuvers, and suctioning.
Functions competently during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Provides care to patients with compromised nutritional/metabolic status.
Provides care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management.
Able to assess and care for patients in the immediate post anesthesia period.
Able to function independently by using critical thinking skills to assess and intervene in critical situations until physician is on site.
Assists with orientation of new employees to the ICU.
Maintains department competencies.
Disclaimer: The above description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed within this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education / Experience / Licenses and Certifications
Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure.
BLS certification, required.
Preferred baccalaureate degree in nursing.
ACLS certification required within one year of position start date.
ENPC or PALS certification required, within one year of start date.
TNCC certification, required within one year of start date.
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.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .
