Long Term Care Registered Nurse

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center; Cheyenne, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive compensation

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Professional development

Leadership advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. You will oversee direct resident care, perform assessments, manage medications, and coordinate with physicians, CNAs, and families to promote safe, individualized outcomes.

This role blends hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities, offering mentorship to staff and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, resident‑centered culture focused on

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Wyoming RN license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee direct resident care per care plans.
• Supervise CNAs and support nursing staff.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Document accurately in EMR and report changes promptly.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Resident assessment

Medication administration

Education

Registered Nurse license in Wyoming

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN)

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Full-Time RNs

Why Join Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of a clinical team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and the care you provide makes a meaningful difference every day.

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time RNs

• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment

• Opportunities for advancement and leadership development

• Leadership that values and supports nursing staff

• Meaningful work with a direct impact on resident outcomes

Position Overview

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nursing team.

As an RN, you will provide and oversee direct resident care while serving as a clinical leader and resource for nursing staff during your assigned shift. You will be responsible for resident assessments, medication and treatment administration, clinical decision-making, staff supervision, and coordination of care.

This position is ideal for a nurse who values hands‑on resident care while also having the opportunity to lead, mentor, and support a nursing team. You will work closely with physicians, providers, CNAs, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and ensure residents receive safe, individualized, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, provider orders, facility policies, and established clinical standards

• Complete nursing assessments and continuously monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition

• Recognize changes in condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions and notifications

• Safely prepare and administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within the RN scope of practice

• Communicate significant changes in resident condition to physicians/providers, families, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team

• Supervise, delegate, direct, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel during assigned shifts

• Provide clinical guidance and coaching to nursing team members to promote safe and consistent care

• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care

• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and other resident care transitions

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Ensure physician/provider orders are accurately implemented and appropriately followed through

• Educate residents and families regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health‑related needs within appropriate scope

• Respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations using sound nursing judgment and established clinical protocols

• Participate in infection prevention, quality assurance, resident safety, and performance improvement initiatives

• Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and confidentiality

• Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin, or other resident‑safety concerns through established reporting procedures

• Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming

• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long‑term care, rehabilitation, post‑acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and nursing judgment skills

• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and provide clinical direction to nursing personnel

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, physicians/providers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation

• Ability to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities in a fast‑paced healthcare environment

• Commitment to compassionate, resident‑centered care and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full‑time RNs

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Opportunities for career and nursing leadership advancement

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, we are committed to developing strong nurses and future clinical leaders.

Whether your goal is to strengthen your clinical expertise or advance into positions such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, MDS, Infection Prevention, ADON, or Director of Nursing, we provide opportunities to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and continue growing within the organization.

About Us

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Cheyenne, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long‑term care, and post‑acute services.

Our mission is centered on compassionate, resident‑focused care and creating an environment where every resident feels cared for. We believe exceptional resident outcomes begin with a strong nursing team, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting residents using appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods

• Ability to safely operate resident‑care and clinical equipment

• Ability to administer medications and treatments requiring accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in resident condition and emergency situations

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation