Weston County Health Services·Newcastle, Wyoming
Provide professional and compassionate bedside patient care in Acute and Long Term Care settings. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and maintaining accurate health records.
At Weston County Health Services, we recognize the critical role our bedside caregivers play every day and we’re investing in you.
These programs are designed to support strong staffing, reduce contract labor, and recognize the meaningful work happening at the bedside every day.
If you’re looking for a place where your work is valued and rewarded, we’d love to meet you.
We are currently hiring for Full-Time Registered Nurse to provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients on a daily basis and in a professional and compassionate manner. We have positions available in Acute Care and Long Term Care. As the Registered Nurse, this position is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and physical support for patients on a daily basis and in a professional and compassionate manner. Responsibility includes creating and/or maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication, and monitoring side effects, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
Essential functions
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
Maintains accurate, complete health care records and reports.
Administers medications to patients and monitors them for side effects and reactions.
Prescribes assistive medical devices and related treatments.
Monitors and records patient vital signs and medical information.
Orders medical diagnostic and clinical tests as required.
Monitors, reports, and records symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
Administers non-intravenous medications as required.
Assesses, implements, plans, or evaluates patient nursing care plans.
Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.
Turning and repositioning bedridden patients as required.
Ensures patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
Obtaining a wide range of information regarding patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities as needed.
Measures, monitors and records food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical staff.
Records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested.
Examines patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
Reminds patients to take medication and nutritional supplements as required.
Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure efficiency.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
Adheres to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines.
Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and preparation.
Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community.
Maintains a professional, organized and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
Completes Work Assignments in a timely manner.
Must possess a valid Wyoming State Registered Nurse Licensure and a degree from an accredited nursing program. BLS and ACLS certifications are required along with strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Wyoming often reflect steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, where employers look for candidates who can work independently and collaborate with care teams. These roles are competitive because current RN licensure, active BLS CPR certification, and strong communication and organization are commonly required, while benefits may include health, dental, PTO, paid holidays, and an employee assistance program. Before applying, confirm your license and BLS are active and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original posting.
