RN Shift Supervisor

General Description

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming State Hospital is seeking a leadership-driven Registered Nurse to join our team as a Shift Supervisor
. This pivotal role provides clinical oversight, administrative guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff during assigned shifts. As the Shift Supervisor, you will serve as a primary resource for clinical decision‑making, ensuring patients receive high‑quality, compassionate care while fostering a collaborative environment for nursing professionals.

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457(b) plans
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work for Wyoming communities

• Assist with the development of policy and procedures for implementing specific programs; orient new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of nursing protocols to provide clinical care and teaching materials for groups and individuals.
• Provide guidance and oversight regarding nursing functions as programs are developed and implemented.
• Mentor and advise staff nurses toward program outcomes.
• Serve as a resource for personnel in developing and delivering programs/services including clinical nursing care, contact investigation, community outreach initiatives, and health education/promotional messages.
• Oversee nursing staff and schedules after hours (1900‑0730).
• Contribute to Quality Assurance by collecting and compiling department CQI data.
• Perform nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
• Arrange and conduct nursing clinics and classes.

• Principles of nursing and management processes.
• Medical diagnosis and treatment of patient care using nursing diagnosis.
• Organization, planning, and team building.
• Principles and practices of public health nursing.
• Human service management including supervisory techniques, methods, and standards.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (or equivalent).
• Experience: 1–2 years of progressive nursing work experience with acquired knowledge at the level of a nurse.
• Credentials: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.
• Alternative: 4–6 years of progressive nursing experience; same credential requirement.

• Lift medical/patient equipment up to about 50 lbs.
• Restrain clients for treatments.
• Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when required.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Background checks and drug testing procedures apply.
• Employers use E‑Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
• Follow all Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services COVID‑19 requirements.
• Benefit package includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, state retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, and longevity pay.

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 you have the most recent version.