Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

About the role

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a top 13.6% ranked hospital recognized by CMS. It employs over 850 dedicated staff and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties. Located in Wyoming's Big Horn Mountain foothills, it offers a blend of cutting-edge technology and a collaborative culture. Join a team committed to exceptional, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms and identifies dysrhythmias.
• Evaluates patients identifying those at risk for falls and implements the appropriate protocols.
• Exhibits appropriate use of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the following disease entities: COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, anticoagulation therapy, total knee/hip replacement, cholecystectomy, CHF, UTI, MRSA infections, Detox, cancer, pain management.
• Participates in Medical/Surgical performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards for restraints and seclusion, i.e. Restraint and Seclusion protocol, physician orders, documentation and reporting, and patient rights and teaching.
• Knowledgeable of Infection Control, TB, Blood borne Pathogens and Hazardous waste plans.