Acute Care Registered Nurse

$10,000 Hiring Bonus, $5,000 Relocation Stipend for Full-Time Employee

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Acute Care Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in critical care environments, including Med-Surg and Emergency Medicine, with proficiency in a wide range of clinical skills. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality patient care across diverse settings, including hospital, outpatient, and post-acute care facilities. The successful nurse will demonstrate expertise in medical documentation, patient assessment, and advanced nursing procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients with complex medical needs. Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as CPSI, Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, and eClinicalWorks is preferred. Candidates should be committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and practicing aseptic techniques while delivering compassionate care.

General: Teamwork and Service Expectations
Display and encourage sensitivity to needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Treat others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
Perform duties willingly and with initiative; shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
Remain composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
Demonstrate judgment and tact when dealing with others.
Cooperate with other hospital departments and work groups.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and co-workers; take action to clarify information received from others.
Role Specific: Work role responsibilities
Provides direction to para and non-professional personnel to perform their duties in accordance with their level of expertise.
Has major responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating quality patient care which is consistent with the established hospital and nursing service policies and procedures.
Is responsible for teaching patients and others. Also facilitates education of other health team members.
Responsible for initiating, developing, and coordinating a discharge plan with assigned patients in collaboration with the physician and other clinical providers.
Coordinates the individual patient care regimen with other members of the health care team and works in a collegial relationship with physicians in carrying out their delegated medical and nursing care plans. Alternative or changes in medical regimen are discussed with the physicians based on nursing observations.
Responsible for maintaining the dignity and confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate at all times.
Is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of nursing trends and new developments in the healthcare field in order to promote optimal standards of nursing care.
Utilizes effective human relation and communication skills in interfacing with hospital personnel, patients, and others.
Takes positive actions to resolve patient/family issues and promotes positive hospital-patient/family relationships.
Is responsible for making independent nursing decisions relating to patient care.
Is responsible to work in each nursing area of the hospital – Med Surg, ER, PACU, if asked to do so and after appropriate orientation.
Performs Charge Nurse duties appropriately when assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Accountable for quality patient care through completion and documentation of assessments, care planning, interventions, evaluations, patient teaching, discharge planning, and safe practices in compliance with hospital and nursing standards.
Assesses and documents assigned patients’ condition
Completes admission assessment and reviews patient history
Develops/updates patient care plans
Documents patient care
Initiates and updates patient discharge plan
Documents patient teachings
Performs patient care procedures and intervenes for patient safety
Provides for quality of nursing service by maintaining a safe patient environment through professional conduct and practices, compliance with policies and procedures, and participation in an ongoing review of QA processes and monitors.
Administers medications/IVs in a safe manner
Develops and supports a safe patient environment
Maintains training in the use of equipment for patient care
Reviews and properly processes orders
Performs appropriately in crisis situations
Participates in QA program

Accountable for cost-effective patient care through monitoring the use of personnel, time supplies, and equipment
Attends work in a punctual and dependable manner
Manages time and uses supplies based on patient needs and medical/nursing plans of care.
Assures that charges are accounted for and are recorded to the patient billing system.
Accountable for coordinating patient care activities with patient, colleagues, other hospital personnel, and physicians.
Accountable for maintaining patient confidentiality.
Communicates effectively with patients and others
Understands patient rights and complies with confidentiality policies
Functions competently under stress
Communicates and solves problems with coworkers, physicians, and other hospital employees.
Demonstrates appropriate problem-solving ability and support of hospital philosophy and policies.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures governing nursing practices.
Ability to utilize various office equipment
Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to read, write legibly and calculate mathematical figures
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
Ability to work with, lead and supervise others
Ability to handle stressful situations and react appropriately
Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions
Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork across SLHD departments
Ability to communicate to complete responsibilities effectively
Ability to see to use computer efficiently and read computer reports and correspondence
High proficiency with Microsoft office products (excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications

Valid Wyoming RN license with current registration in the state of practice.

Proven experience in acute care environments such as emergency room (ER), hospital medicine, or trauma centers

Desired Education, Certifications and/or Experience

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Must possess job-related experience.

New Grads will be considered.

Must be certified or able to certify in BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS/ALS.

Must possess the ability to function in a team environment.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and physicians.

Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult situations.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Embraces change and able to handle multiple demands at one time.

Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure situations while maintaining compassionate patient-centered care standards. This position is integral to delivering exceptional acute care services across multiple healthcare settings—contributing significantly to patient recovery and well-being through expert clinical practice and compassionate support.

Equal Employment Opportunity
South Lincoln Medical Center will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $40