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ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 700 employees who provide personalized, patient-centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, follow-ups, routine patient care and performs minor office procedures. The NP/PA primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients 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 multi-disciplinary 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).
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Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.