Registered Nurse (RN) Riverton, Full-time Nights

SageWest Health Care; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SageWest Health Care in Riverton, WY is hiring a Registered Nurse for Medical/Surgical, full-time night shifts. The role involves delivering safe, compassionate care in an acute care hospital, collaborating with the care team and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

Includes a $7,500 sign-on bonus and opportunities to work with a dedicated team across two Fremont County hospitals. Experience in M/S nursing and BSN advancement are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license in the state or compact state
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and CPI per facility policy
• Minimum 6 months Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments per orders
• Document care, assessments, and education in a timely manner
• Provide direct patient care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the team
• Collaborate on discharge planning and referrals
• Support patients and families emotionally and psychosocially

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Nursing care planning

Interpersonal communication

EMR familiarity

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Full-time Nights

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Description

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Full-time Nights

Riverton, WY MedSurg

Full-time Nights

Full-time Nights

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.

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.