Registered Nurse

Memorial-Hospital-of-Sweetwater-County; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is seeking a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) to provide safe, high-quality care to adult and pediatric patients with varied conditions in a hospital setting.

The Med-Surg RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document in the electronic health record, support patient and family education, and participate in safe transitions from admission to discharge, following Joint Commission and CMS standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Active Wyoming RN license.
• BLS, PALS, ACLS certifications.
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication with patients and families.
• Accurate documentation in the EHR and adherence to patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide Med-Surg nursing care to adult and pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record and ensure patient safety.
• Delegate and supervise assistive personnel as assigned; may assume leadership.
• Support patient and family education and safe transitions from admission through discharge.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Documentation

RN scope

Teamwork

Education

Associate in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

At Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, our mission, vision, and values serve as the foundation for how we care for patients, support our practitioners and co-workers, and engage with our community. We follow the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”. These guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the expectations for every member of our team.

Our Mission: Compassionate care for every life we touch

Our Vision: To be our community’s trusted healthcare leader

Our Values

• Be Kind - Demonstrating compassion, consideration, and thoughtfulness
• Be Respectful - Being mindful of individual perspectives, priorities and needs
• Be Accountable - Taking responsibility for our commitments, behaviors, and actions
• Work Collaboratively - Cooperating with and encouraging each other to achieve a common goal
• Embrace Excellence - Dedicated to setting standards that meet and exceed expectations

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) provides safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult and pediatric patients with acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions. The Med-Surg RN practices in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies to support comprehensive assessment, timely intervention, ongoing monitoring, and coordination of care throughout the hospitalization. The Med-Surg RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team; and supports patient and family education, recovery, and safe transitions from admission through discharge. Care delivery is developmentally appropriate and family-centered, reflecting the unique needs of both adult and pediatric populations. This role requires sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and adherence to patient safety, quality, and documentation standards consistent with Joint Commission and CMS expectations. The Med-Surg RN is accountable for professional nursing practice under their own RN license and practices within the scope defined by state nurse practice acts and organizational policy. The Med-Surg RN may delegate and oversee care provided by assistive personnel and may assume charge or leadership responsibilities as assigned. The position reports to the department Director.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate in Nursing required, BSN preferred

Certifications/Licenses:

• Active, Unincumbered Registered Nurse License in the State of Wyoming
• Basis Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Applies strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking to care for adult and pediatric patients with acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions of varying acuity.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote shared decision-making, patient education, and safe transitions of care.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and adheres to patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.
• Functions effectively in a dynamic care environment, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and teamwork while balancing multiple patient needs.
• Practices within RN scope of practice and organizational policies and maintains required certifications.

MHSC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, & a generous paid time off program.

MHSC is an EEO/AA/Drug and Tobacco Free facility.

If you have more questions about this position, please feel free to call the Human Resources department at 307.352.8160.