Emergency Department Registered Nurse

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to be ranked 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 850 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 The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient-centered care in a variety of settings based on education, knowledge, skill set, and competency. The Registered Nurse communicates with physicians/ managers/co-workers, as appropriate, about changes in the patient#s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs.

Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in the departments with adequate supervision. Participate in performance improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES # # Able to triage patients accurately. Able to provide trauma nursing care to patients including primary and secondary assessment, identification of problems based on assessment data, identification of nursing care priorities, implementation of interventions, and evaluation of interventions. Functions competently during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring.# Correctly identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol. Able to provide basic airway management utilizing oral and nasal airways, ambu bag, jaw thrust or head tilt/chin lift maneuvers, and suctioning. Knowledge of EMTALA federal requirements and how they pertain to the Emergency Department.

Able to function independently by using critical thinking skills to assess and intervene in critical situations. Assists with orientation of new employees to the ED. # # # MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience/Licenses # Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure. BLS certification, required.

BSN, preferred. Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment. Minimum of one year of acute care experience, preferred. # # # Department Specific Education / Experience / License and Certifications # Current ACLS certification within 1 year of position start date, required.

ENPC or PALS certification within 1 year of the position start date is required. TNCC certification within 1 year of the position start date is required. NVCI certification within 1 year of the position start date.

Specialty certification in related area, preferred. # # # # 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. # #