Registered Nurse in Rock Springs, Wyoming at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
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Job Description
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OUR CULTURE OF PERSON-CENTERED CARE
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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 touchOur Vision: To be our community’s trusted healthcare leaderOur 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
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JOB SUMMARY
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The Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) provides safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients across the lifespan. The ICU RN practices in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies to support continuous assessment, timely intervention, and rapid escalation of care for patients with complex and life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team; and supports patient stabilization, ongoing monitoring, and safe transitions of care. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and adherence to patient safety, quality, and documentation standards consistent with Joint Commission and CMS expectations. The ICU RN is accountable for their professional practice under their own RN license and practices within the scope defined by state nurse practice acts and organizational policy. The ICU 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.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
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Associate in Nursing required, BSN preferred.
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Certifications/Licenses:
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- Active, Unincumbered Registered Nurse License in the State of Wyoming
- Basis Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Job Knowledge and Skills:-
- Applies advanced critical thinking and clinical judgment to care for critically ill patients with complex, unstable conditions
- Demonstrates competency in continuous assessment, monitoring, and timely intervention using ICU protocols and evidence-based practice
- Proficient in the use of critical care technology, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, defibrillators, and emergency airway equipment
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to support shared decision-making and safe transitions of care
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and adheres to patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards (Systems Thinking).
- Functions effectively in high-stress environments, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and teamwork (Response to Diversity & Facilitation of Learning).
- Practices within RN scope of practice and organizational policies; maintains required certifications (BLS; ACLS; PALS)
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