The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Sheridan Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive outpatient medical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and minor procedures across all age groups. The role involves collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care, perform assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, and participate in quality improvement activities within a hospital-affiliated outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, including history and physical examinations, and develop individualized care plans.
• Diagnose and treat acute and stable chronic illnesses across all age groups.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests such as laboratory, radiological, and imaging studies.
• Perform minor procedures including wound management, joint aspiration, lumbar puncture, and incision and drainage.
• Manage airway, defibrillation, cardioversion, and assist with advanced cardiac life support procedures.
• Provide patient education and counseling, including pain management and health promotion.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and referrals.
• Document all patient interactions and care plans accurately in medical records.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation (W-2 tax status).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage is not offered.
• No employer retirement contributions are provided.

Shift & Schedule

• Details regarding specific work hours or schedule are not explicitly provided in the job post.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Wyoming.
• Current BLS, DEA, ACLS, and PALS certifications; ATLS and NRP preferred.
• Ability to perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and minor procedures.
• Experience managing acute and chronic conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration and patient interaction.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to outpatient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.