RN Senior Nurse 2026-01905
Salary
$44.44 - $49.37 Hourly
Location
Lander, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01905
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Life Resource Center
Opening Date
07/27/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
HSNU10
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander. WLRC operates an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility and is excited to build our team of CNAs! WLRC has adopted the Greenhouse model of care which is based upon the values of, "Real Home", "Meaningful Life" and "Empowered Staff." As part of the State of Wyoming, Department of Health, our team members enjoy a very favorable schedule of twelve-hour shifts with three or four days off work each week and an excellent compensation and benefits package!
This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus See Notes section 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, or 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
Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 / tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Assists with the development of policy, protocols, and procedures for implementing specific programs; orients new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures.
- Performs nursing care, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation for residents.
- Provides guidance and oversight regarding nursing functions as programs are developed and implemented.
- Mentors, advises and guides staff nurses toward program outcomes. Provides support and guidance and maintains positive relationships among the healthcare team.
- Serve as Trainer. Manage care plans, provide new employee orientation, and staff in-servicing on new and current care plans.
- Provide feedback to the nursing department related to cottage changes, resident changes, and care management.
- Comply with facility and state standards of conduct.
- Attend team and house meetings. Serve as a member of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT). Attend and provide expert knowledge of care plans and medical management of residents.
- Communicate and collaborate with providers, nurses, residents, family members, and multi-disciplinary team members.
- Assist with resident behavior episodes.
- Complete all required documentation and program charting in an accurate and timely manner.
- Takes responsibility for assigned special projects from initiation through project completion.
- Assist residents with off-campus appointments, confirm scheduling, and obtain consent.
- Act as an advocate for the residents in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals.
- Arrange for and conduct nursing clinics and classes, when assigned.
- Participate in rotating calls with other Senior Nurses to provide coverage for nurse call-ins.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
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 principles of nursing and management processes.
- Knowledge of medical diagnosis and patient care using nursing diagnosis.
- Knowledge of organization, planning, and team building.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public health nursing.
- Advanced skills and knowledge in creating nursing diagnoses and nursing care plans.
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) regulations, the Nurse Practice Act, and state and facility policies and procedures.
- Ability to recognize gaps and barriers that may occur and problem-solve to ensure resident needs are met.
- Ability to teach, mentor, and have skills in communication and organization.
- Ability to assist with creating schedules that provide adequate nursing coverage.
- Ability to accept personal responsibility and accountability for decisions made daily.
- Ability to delegate duties/tasks and recognize when further consultation/assistance is needed.
- Skills in positive, accurate, and effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Ability to develop nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
- Knowledge of and ability to consistently use and demonstrate basic principles of infection control.
- Ability to provide nursing care to residents with challenging behavioral issues and intervene during a behavioral crisis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors 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 & Experience Substitution:
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
Necessary Special Requirements
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, PCM, 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 employees 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.
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
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.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
- Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associates Degree
- Associates Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelors Degree
- Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
- Masters Degree
- Masters Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(HSNU10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(HSNU10) Do you possess license as or are you eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming?
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(HSNU10) Please provide your license or certificate no. in the box below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Employer State of Wyoming
Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the
General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone 307-777-7188
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm