RN SNF 2026-01162

State of Wyoming; Buffalo (WY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2,000

Job summary

The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is seeking registered nurses to provide patient care in a home-like greenhouse model setting at the base of the Big Horn Mountains. Graduate nurses are welcome to apply, and a $2,000 hiring bonus is available with eligibility notes.

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, retirement options, flexible schedules, and a focus on meaningful community service.

Qualifications

• Must have RN licensure or eligibility in Wyoming.
• 0–2 years of progressive nursing experience; or 3–5 years with LPN-level knowledge as substitution.
• Graduate nurses are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services to patients, families, and staff.
• Perform nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Triages calls and handles routine concerns and emergencies.
• Train and assign work to LPNs and Aides, without direct supervision.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Medication administration

Supervising others

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure in Wyoming

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the men and women who have served our country! The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is looking for motivated RNs to provide care in a home-like setting using the \"greenhouse\" model of care. This beautiful new home is at the base of the Big Horn Mountains. Come and join one of our care teams today!

Graduate nurses are welcome to apply.

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

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• 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!Click here for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: [e-mail] / Diadama Paden 307-670-3717

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Provides professional nursing services to patients, clients, and staff in chronic as well as acute care settings.
• Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
• Provides continuous care of patients through assessing, evaluating, and implementing processes to assure appropriate patient care and outcomes.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Provides pre- and post-operative care.
• Triages calls from staff and handles routine concerns and emergencies.
• Communicates with the Physician and follows through on orders as appropriate.
• Review lab values and consult reports.
• Provides formal assessments, documentation, and progress notes.
• Assists with patient ADLs (activities of daily living).
• Trains and assigns work to LPNs and Aides, but no direct supervision is performed.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
• Knowledge of principles of nursing process and scientific process.
• Knowledge of public healthcare functions and essential services.
• Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care.
• Knowledge of scientific concepts as a basis for decision-making.
• Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences.
• Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
• Knowledge of work management and leadership theory and practice.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to healthcare.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to:

• Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
• Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.

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.

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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.