Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Transitional Care Unit.

Specialty:
Adult Care (AGACNP) (Inpatient only).

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture.

Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s mission of excellence!

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, follow-up, and routine patient care. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in the inpatient transitional care unit 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 or 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 multi-disciplinary team of professionals as well as healthcare consumers is a required skill.

The NP or PA will also provide clinic administrative support services as necessary.

On the hospital units, the NP or 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).

• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Adheres to professional guidelines for practice such as defined by the Wyoming State Board of Medicine and Standards of Practice.
• Collaborates with other departments in a professional manner as needed to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates effective communication, conflict resolution, team building, and leadership skills.
• Compliance with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Kindness First Service Standards
• 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 specific to 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. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques including non- pharmacological techniques. Includes patient and family in all aspects of pain management through on-going education about pain, assessment, treatment and common barriers to adequate management.
• Performs counseling/education services.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to all health care team members.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the patient.
• Reports significant events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and any situation that affects the safe…