Registered Nurse (RN) Riverton, Full-time Nights

About the role

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health. This position is for a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately
• Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support
• Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals
• Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
• Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• License/Certification: Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required; Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy; Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policy; Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred; Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication,