State School Nurse 2026-02653

State School Nurse 2026-02653

Salary

$13.38 - $91.36 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Contract Full-time

Job Number

2026-02653

Department

Department of Education

Division

Education

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

ATAW99

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) full-time position.

The Wyoming Department of Education is looking for someone who will serve as the Wyoming Department of Educations State School Nurse Consultant, providing statewide leadership, consultation, technical assistance, training, data analysis, and program coordination to strengthen school nursing services, student health and safety, and educational access and outcomes. The position carries out responsibilities consistent with W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxviii) and (xxxix), supports compliance and student-support functions, and assists the State Superintendent, school districts, and district boards of trustees in meeting applicable student health, behavioral health, prevention, and school-safety responsibilities.

Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley / jennifer.shirley1@wyo.gov / 307-777-6385

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

• Contributes to the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and program standards that guide school health services and promote compliance with applicable state statutes and regulations
• Develops and contributes to nursing protocols, clinical guidance, and educational materials that support safe, consistent, evidence-based nursing practice and effective health education in school settings
• Provides professional guidance and oversight regarding nursing functions as school health programs are developed, implemented, evaluated, and refined to meet established objectives and regulatory requirements
• Serves as a subject matter expert, mentor, and advisor to school nurses statewide, supporting professional development, program outcomes, data collection, quality improvement, and the implementation of best practices
• Coordinates with state agencies and other partners to support clinical nursing services, public health initiatives, contact investigations, community outreach, and health education and health promotion activities
• Assumes responsibility for assigned projects from initiation through completion, including planning, coordination, identification of resource needs, budget recommendations, and monitoring of approved expenditures
• Collects, compiles, interprets, and evaluates program and departmental data to support quality assurance, meet legislative reporting requirements, identify statewide school health needs, and inform policy and program decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in nursing. Preference will be given to an applicant with a Masters in nursing.

Applicant must also have a Wyoming Registered Nurse License or enhanced Nurse Licensure (eNLC) current Wyoming license as a Registered Nurse, as required by W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxviii).

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of school nursing, student health, public/community health, behavioral health, chronic disease, medication administration, emergency response, care coordination, prevention, and quality improvement

• Advanced knowledge of the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act, nursing statutes and rules, professional standards, and principles governing nursing judgment, assessment, planning, delegation, supervision, training, referral, and evaluation of student health outcomes

• Ability to provide statewide professional leadership, consultation, technical assistance, training, and workforce development to school nurses and districts

• Skill in developing and evaluating systems of accountability; analyzing aggregate health, workforce, service, and outcome data; and communicating findings while protecting confidentiality

• Ability to translate nursing standards, public-health requirements, and student-health needs into practical district guidance that supports accreditation, school improvement, attendance, safety, and access to instruction

• Ability to build and sustain effective collaboration among WDH, WDE programs, districts, the State Health Officer, Wyoming State Board of Nursing, healthcare and behavioral health providers, state agencies, and community partners

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment and statewide travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) full-time position
• Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire.
• Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check.

Supplemental Information

206-Department of Education

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.

Non Benefit Position

01

(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

02

(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

03

(AA) Describe your relevant experience related to the job description below.

04

Do you have a Wyoming Registered Nurse License or enhanced Nurse Licensure (eNLC) current Wyoming license as a Registered Nurse, as required by W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxviii)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a bachelors degree or higher in nursing?

• Yes
• No

06

(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

07

(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.

08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

09

(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 and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

10

(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.

• Yes
• No

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