ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to have achieved the 5-Star Quality Rating, ranking us 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.
/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct outpatient care in a physician driven; hospital-based wound care department. Coordinates wound care for each patient specific to their needs. Communicates with other departments in the hospital, primary care providers and all wound clinic staff in regards to the patient plan of care and optimal wound healing outcome.
Responds to changes in the patient’s medical status through communication with providers as needed. Ability to perform wound care assessments on a patient. Ability to implement and revise plan of care as indicated by the patients response to their treatment.
Knowledge of medication and their correct administration based on age of patient and their clinical condition. Maintains current certifications through continuing education. Responsible for nursing documentation related to patient consults and treatment.
Provides efficient, quality centered, cost effective wound care for each patient.
Current unrestricted Wyoming RN or LPN license. BLS certification Previous experience in Wound Care preferred Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, pharmacology, and equipment. Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Basic computer knowledge, data entry, word processing, excel, EMR (Cerner) Maintain confidentiality. 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.
PRN · Days 8a-5p