Registered Nurse

About the position

The Registered Nurse position at a growing OBGYN practice in Cheyenne, Wyoming, involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including conducting assessments, administering treatments, and ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic. The role emphasizes patient interaction, clinical responsibilities, and collaboration with healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records for completeness and updates as necessary prior to patient visits.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs, recording information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.
• Provides case management oversight to identified patients as assigned by physicians.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and inventories medical supplies.
• Assists in preparing patients and operates equipment for routine diagnostic tests.
• Gives injections, vaccinations, and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Maintains, tracks, and records information regarding lab tests and pharmacy items.
• Assists in quality improvement activities including chart reviews and payer requirements.
• Attends and participates in approved/requested committees and meetings.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge and skills through in-services and workshops.
• Participates in maintaining an organized and clean department and safe work environment.
• Handles triage calls in coordination with providers and documents encounters for provider signature.
• Responds to medical telephone inquiries and documents requests.
• Serves as contact nurse for hospital and outside issues, including documentation of provider instructions.
• Assists in indigent programs and resources for patients in need of assistance.
• Performs scheduling and follow-up of additional testing and consultations.
• Provides guidance to medical assistants, LPNs, and administrative personnel as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience, with clinic experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification and health records with appropriate immunizations.

Nice-to-haves

• BSN preferred.
• Labor & Delivery experience a plus.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with education and experience.