Senior Nurse 2026-02527

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

12-hour shifts

Education Leave

Hiring Bonus

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Wyoming Life Resource Center as a Senior Nurse. You will mentor the nursing team, guide clinical programs, develop care protocols, and oversee resident care to improve outcomes for people with disabilities.

This leadership role includes rotating on-call duties, staff training, collaborating with doctors and families, and leading policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Wyoming RN licensure or eligibility.
• 1-2 years progressive nursing experience; or 4-6 years with substitution.
• Completion of WLRC internal Greenhouse training and Lippencott mental/psychiatric health requirements within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support staff nurses to ensure high-quality care and positive resident outcomes.
• Develop and manage clinical care plans to ensure every resident receives appropriate medical treatment.
• Lead staff orientations and training sessions to keep the team current on nursing skills and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors, families, and specialists to resolve complex clinical issues and advocate for resident goals.
• Perform advanced nursing assessments, treatments, and evaluations for residents.
• Manage special projects, including the development of new facility policies and care programs.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure nursing coverage and support.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Nursing assessment

Communication

Policy knowledge

Staff scheduling

CPR/BLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus**

At the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), we believe every resident deserves world-class care in a place that feels like home. We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join us as a Senior Nurse.

This is more than a nursing job; it is a leadership role. You will be a mentor to our nursing team, a teacher for new staff, and a powerful advocate for our residents. Beyond daily patient care, you will oversee clinical programs, help develop new medical protocols, and ensure our care standards are the best they can be. If you are ready to use your clinical expertise to guide a team and improve the lives of people with disabilities, we want you to lead at WLRC.

Why You Will Love Working Here

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 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options: Enjoy 12-hour shifts with 3 or 4 days off every week

• Education Leave: We provide leave so you can continue your schooling or certifications while keeping your job.

• Hiring Bonus: This position is eligible for a $2,000 bonus!

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

And MUCH MORE! you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Guiding and supporting staff nurses to ensure high-quality care and positive resident outcomes.

• Developing and managing clinical care plans to ensure every resident receives appropriate medical treatment.

• Leading staff orientations and training sessions to keep the team current on nursing skills and facility protocols.

• Collaborating with doctors, families, and specialists to resolve complex clinical issues and advocate for resident goals.

• Performing advanced nursing assessments, treatments, and evaluations for residents.

• Managing special projects, including the development of new facility policies and care programs.

• Participating in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure nursing coverage and support.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**Completion of WLRC internal Greenhouse training and completion of Lippencott requirements related to mental health and psychiatric health is required within six months of the date of employment in this position.**

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of advanced nursing practices and how to create medical care plans.

• Ability to lead, teach, and mentor a team of healthcare professionals.

• Knowledge of state and federal rules for nursing facilities (ICF and SNF).

• Ability to stay calm and make smart decisions during a medical or behavioral crisis.

• Skills in positive communication with residents, families, and other medical providers.

• Ability to organize nursing schedules to make sure our residents always have coverage.

• Knowledge of safety procedures like First Aid, CPR (BLS), and infection control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling), position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
• Ability to monitor resident sounds, noises, location, etc. in order to ensure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
• Ability to perform, CPR, First Aid, Crisis Management, Mandt, and utilize proper infection control practices.
• Ability to physically intervene during resident behavior episodes when needed.
• Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
• *Hiring Bonus Eligibility and Conditions*
  • New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position.
  • Current state employees accepting a 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.