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Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Sheridan, WY, United States


Job Summary
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, and co-workers, as appropriate, about changes in the 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Able to triage patients accurately.

Able to provide trauma nursing care to patients including primary and secondary assessment, identification of problems based on assessment data, identification of nursing care priorities, implementation of interventions, and evaluation of interventions.

Functions competently during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring. Correctly identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol.

Able to provide basic airway management utilizing oral and nasal airways, ambu bag, jaw thrust or head tilt/chin lift maneuvers, and suctioning.

Knowledge of EMTALA federal requirements and how they pertain to the Emergency Department.

Able to function independently by using critical thinking skills to assess and intervene in critical situations.

Assists with orientation of new employees to the ED.

Minimum Requirements

Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure.

BLS certification, required.

Nursing degree required, BSN, preferred.

Minimum of one year of acute care experience, preferred.

Department Specific Education / Experience / License and Certifications

Current ACLS certification within 1 year of position start date, required.

ENPC or PALS certification within 1 year of the position start date is required.

TNCC certification within 1 year of the position start date is required.

Behavior de-escalation training within 1 year of the position start date.

Specialty certification in related area, preferred.

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.

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