LPN 2026-02572

State of Wyoming; Basin (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Meaningful work

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a motivated LPN for the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin to provide high-quality nursing care to residents with mental health, dementia, and medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with a $2,000 hiring bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Essential duties include nursing assessments, medication administration, ADL support, and supervision of CNAs. Eligible employees must obtain or hold Wyoming LPN licensure and comply with health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Wyoming.
• Associate's degree in nursing or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of progressive nursing experience or substitution with 2-4 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing services to residents in chronic and acute care settings.
• Performs nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatment and evaluation of patients.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Trains and assigns work to CNAs.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Medication administration

ADLs assistance

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

LPN licensure eligible in Wyoming

0-2 years nursing experience

Job description

General Description

The Wyoming Retirement Center is seeking a motivated LPN to provide quality health care to persons with mental health, dementia, and medical needs in a home-like setting. Our mission is to stabilize and help the people we care for attain and maintain their highest functional level. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility and conditions

Compensation Package

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact

[e-mail] / [phone]

Essential Functions

• Provides professional nursing services to residents in chronic and acute care settings.
• Performs nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Assists patients in ADLs(Activities of Daily Living).
• Trains and assigns work to CNAs.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of medication, administration, and complex mathematical calculations for the correct dosage.
• Knowledge of maintaining medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
• Knowledge of the aging process, medical problems and diseases, and behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to health care and Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Knowledge of and ability to function and make decisions in high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to use good oral and written communication skills to articulate thoughts and medical terminology.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing)

Experience

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wyoming

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wyoming

Physical Working Conditions

• Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
• Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights to about 50 lbs.
• Work holidays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends as scheduled.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• For our residents' health and protection, annual influenza vaccination is required, and annual testing for tuberculosis.
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
• Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions (direct patient care positions are considered safety-sensitive). Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted in any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Hiring Bonus Eligibility and Conditions

• New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
• Current state employees acceptinga promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
• One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
• Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
• Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.