ROLE SUMMARY The Wound Care Nurse coordinates treatments to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan-of-care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and outcomes for patients in the outpatient clinic and throughout the organization. Provides patient, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections, and other therapies. Is a resource person for physicians and clinical staff. Participates in performance improvement initiatives of the department and organization. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Performs wound assessment, reassessment, and management of wound patients per policy. Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. Participates in the education of clinical staff regarding skin protection, skin/wound care, prevention, treatments,...
ROLE SUMMARY The Patient Safety Attendant provides assistance to licensed staff ensuring patient safety at all times when one-on-one care is required for the patient and is ordered by the Licensed Independent Practitioner. Patient Safety Attendants are observers and assistants to the patient. They work with patients, staff and family members ensuring social needs are met by the patient, anticipates the needs of the patients and assists in communicating those immediate needs to nursing staff. The Patient Safety Attendant does not perform nursing staff functions, but may assist the patient in basic needs such as eating when authorized by the primary nurse. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Works in collaboration with Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant providing safety of patients requiring individualized one-on-one care as ordered by the Licensed Provider. Assists patients with individualized personal care (as...
ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards...
ROLE SUMMARY Provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual patient care within the scope of his/her training and experience. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct patient care including but not limited to assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking patients. Keeps record of care given. Takes vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) when appropriate. Turns and repositions bedridden patients to prevent breakdown of their skin. Changes bed linens as necessary. Transports patients and equipment as needed within the facility. Monitors patients and reports any variances to the RN for further assessment. May monitor unit camera as needed and notify staff of patient activity. Works collaboratively with the RN in charge to meet physicians, coworkers, management and other...
ROLE SUMMARY Provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual patient care within the scope of his/her training and experience. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct patient care including but not limited to assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking patients. Keeps record of care given. Takes vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) when appropriate. Turns and repositions bedridden patients to prevent breakdown of their skin. Changes bed linens as necessary. Transports patients and equipment as needed within the facility. Monitors patients and reports any variances to the RN for further assessment. May monitor unit camera as needed and notify staff of patient activity. Works collaboratively with the RN in charge to meet physicians, coworkers, management and other...
ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards...
ROLE SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the Home Care Patient Care Manager. The RN Home Care assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises patient/family care in the home based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes according to policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of coworkers in the implementation of care plans. This position maintains confidentiality at all times. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Uses the nursing process when planning and providing patient/family care. Coordinates patient care activities and maintains communications with other disciplines. Oversees the delegation of specifics of Care Plan to other employees. Teaches the patient/family about the patient’s care needs, disease prevention and health maintenance measures. Performs technical procedures safely according to policies and procedures. Maintains accurate and timely records according...
ROLE SUMMARY Works under direct supervision of the manager of Hospice or other professional. This position offers compassionate care to all patients based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes, placing an emphasis on high quality, comprehensive treatment, by means of an interdisciplinary team and using a holistic approach. Provides personal care, homemaking, and emotional, social and spiritual support to patients and families – regardless of race, age, sex, religion, handicap or ability to pay during all phases of illness and bereavement. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Assists patient with personal care. Assists patient with transferring and ambulation. Assists patient with prescribed exercises and simple procedures which have been taught by appropriate professional personnel. Performs homemaking services which are essential to the patient’s care at home. Takes vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and...
ROLE SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Emergency Department Provider the Emergency Services Tech provides patient care and assists in performing assigned procedures within scope of training. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for performing assigned procedures including: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and bandaging, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, intraosseus placement, bladder (Foley) catherization, and ultrasound intravenous placement. 2. Provide point of care testing including blood glucose, troponin, chem 8, and lactic acid. 3. Assist providers and nurses with patient exam and sterile procedures. 4. Perform fiberglass splints. 5. Provide training for orthopedic devices including crutch training, splint and sling care; perform orthopedic device care and cleaning. 6. Remove sutures and staples from wounds as directed. 7. Room patients and assist in monitoring condition; provides patient updates as...
ROLE SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Emergency Department Provider the Emergency Services Tech provides patient care and assists in performing assigned procedures within scope of training. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for performing assigned procedures including: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and bandaging, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, intraosseus placement, bladder (Foley) catherization, and ultrasound intravenous placement. 2. Provide point of care testing including blood glucose, troponin, chem 8, and lactic acid. 3. Assist providers and nurses with patient exam and sterile procedures. 4. Perform fiberglass splints. 5. Provide training for orthopedic devices including crutch training, splint and sling care; perform orthopedic device care and cleaning. 6. Remove sutures and staples from wounds as directed. 7. Room patients and assist in monitoring condition; provides patient updates as...
ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards...
ROLE SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Emergency Department Provider the Emergency Services Tech provides patient care and assists in performing assigned procedures within scope of training. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for performing assigned procedures including: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and bandaging, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, intraosseus placement, bladder (Foley) catherization, and ultrasound intravenous placement. 2. Provide point of care testing including blood glucose, troponin, chem 8, and lactic acid. 3. Assist providers and nurses with patient exam and sterile procedures. 4. Perform fiberglass splints. 5. Provide training for orthopedic devices including crutch training, splint and sling care; perform orthopedic device care and cleaning. 6. Remove sutures and staples from wounds as directed. 7. Room patients and assist in monitoring condition; provides patient updates as...
ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards...
ROLE SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the Home Care Patient Care Manager. The RN Home Care assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises patient/family care in the home based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes according to policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of coworkers in the implementation of care plans. This position maintains confidentiality at all times. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Uses the nursing process when planning and providing patient/family care. Coordinates patient care activities and maintains communications with other disciplines. Oversees the delegation of specifics of Care Plan to other employees. Teaches the patient/family about the patient’s care needs, disease prevention and health maintenance measures. Performs technical procedures safely according to policies and procedures. Maintains accurate and timely records according...
The department is currently seeking experienced Labor and Delivery Nurses. ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the...
The department is currently seeking experienced Labor and Delivery Nurses. ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of...
ROLE SUMMARY Provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual patient care within the scope of his/her training and experience. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct patient care including but not limited to assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking patients. Keeps record of care given. Takes vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) when appropriate. Turns and repositions bedridden patients to prevent breakdown of their skin. Changes bed linens as necessary. Transports patients and equipment as needed within the facility. Monitors patients and reports any variances to the RN for further assessment. May monitor unit camera as needed and notify staff of patient activity. Works collaboratively with the RN in charge to meet physicians, coworkers, management and other...
ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards...
ROLE SUMMARY Responsible for the transportation of stable patient transfers following initial hospital assessments. In the Emergency Department, works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Emergency Department Provider to provide patient care and assist in performing assigned procedures within scope of training. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES During Transportation: 1. Transports stable patients to Cheyenne Regional facilities and within the facilities. 2. Responsible for safe driving and maintaining proper fuel levels. 3. Keeps vehicles clean and stocked at all times. 4. Works within specific certificate/license scope of practice outside of the facility. Inside the ER: 5. Responsible for performing assigned procedures including: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and bandaging, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, intraosseus placement, bladder (Foley) catherization, and ultrasound intravenous placement. 6. Provides point of care...
ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards...
