Registered Nurse (RN) MedSurg PRN

SageWest Health Care – Lander; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

SageWest Health Care – Lander is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical unit in Lander, Wyoming. The RN provides patient care using the nursing process in an acute hospital setting, collaborating with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, developing care plans, administering meds, documenting care, and supporting families. Strong clinical skills and EMR familiarity are essential; BSN preferred and a state RN license required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license or compact state license is required.
• BLS, ACLS, CPI are required per facility policy.
• CPI and specialty certifications are preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes timely.
• Provide direct patient care including ADLs, nutrition, hygiene, and mobility.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and referrals.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Ensure safety with infection control and fall prevention protocols.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

High-stress performance

EMR familiarity

Physical stamina

Professional integrity

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

Job description

Description

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.

Lander, WY

MedSurg

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• 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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity
• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education

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.