Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant

About the role

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in northern Wyoming, recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and innovation. With a focus on exceptional service and a supportive work environment, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other departments to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates effective communication, conflict resolution, team building, and leadership skills.
• Ensures compliance with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Kindness First Service Standards.
• Cleans patient rooms after discharge.
• Prepares room, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Screens incoming telephone calls for appropriate referrals.
• Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
• Compiles statistical data for reports.
• Receives and prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtains and records history and vital signs.
• Charts and documents in the medical record.
• Collects laboratory specimens as needed.
• Assists physicians and non-physician providers in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams.
• Performs minor procedures such as stitch and staple removal, application of dressings, splints, and casts.
• Provides instruction to patients as directed.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment per SMH/BHHN sterile processing guidelines.
• Gives injections, limited to influenza and pneumococcal vaccines and TDAP per provider order, and to patients 16 or older, and according to department specific guidelines.
• Affords respectful and dignified treatment to patients and their families.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Maintains good working relationships both within the department and with other departments.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with all health care team members.
• Provides care appropriate to disease conditions and ages of the patients within the scope of practice.
• Assists nursing staff with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within training and scope of practice.
• Provides timely reports of all events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Wyoming Practical Nurse license.
• A LPN certificate is required for LPNs, a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required for MAs.
• A minimum of two years of nursing or medical assistant experience, preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Behavior de-escalation training, preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Sound knowledge of computers and proficient level of skill.
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills.