Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse About Sheridan Memorial Hospital

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850+ dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture.

Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s mission of excellence!

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.

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 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.

• Adheres to professional guidelines for practice such as defined by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, as well as AORN and ASPAN Standards.
• 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.
• Compliance with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Kindness First Service Standards.
• 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 specific to unit age specific populations.
• The 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. Including patient and family in all aspects of pain management through ongoing 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 the effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform treatments and provide services within the 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 perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Reports significant events such as near misses, adverse…