Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Overview

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to be ranked in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 850 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise.

Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care. Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparable to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity.

Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Low deductibles and out-of-pocket costs
  • Coverage begins the month after you start.
• Tuition Assistance
  • Available after one year of employment
• Retirement Match
  • 6% match with full vesting after 3 years
• Generous PTO and Sick Time
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits and eligibility vary by position; exclusions may apply.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, follow-ups, routine patient care and performs minor office procedures. The NP/PA is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients of all ages in the office setting. They must have the ability to diagnose and manage common acute and stable chronic diseases. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic and laboratory tests and prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.

Documentation of physical findings and patient care plan will be recorded in the patient’s medical record each time the patient is seen. The NP/PA will collaborate with the supervising physician and other health care professionals as needed to prepare patient plan of care. Patient referrals to the physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment will be made appropriately.

This employee will participate in performance improvement and CQI activities as necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals as well as healthcare consumers is a required skill. The NP/PA will also provide clinic administrative support services as necessary. On the hospital units, the NP/PA will perform medical assessments, initiate and evaluate care under the supervision of the supervising Physician.

(Please see core privileges specific to Sheridan Memorial Hospital).

• Local, digital anesthesia
• Advanced Wound Management - Incision and drainage, wound debridement, superficial/deep wound closure;
  Diagnostic Therapeutic Procedures - Soft tissue and joint aspiration, lumbar puncture, slit lamp examination, control of epistaxis, ECG interpretation, cardiopulmonary and fluid resuscitation, radiographic interpretation of x-ray, CT, US and MRI;
  Ability to assist the physician in defibrillation, cardioversion, airway management
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy and unit age-specific populations
• Ability to formulate and revise an individualized plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain; utilize appropriate pain management techniques including non-pharmacological techniques; involve patient and family in all aspects of pain management through…