Senior Nurse

Professional Nurse Position at Wyoming Boys' School

The Wyoming Boys' School (WBS) is seeking a dedicated professional nurse to join our team. WBS is a secure treatment facility providing a structured environment for young men ages 12–21, with a focus on emotional well-being, education, and mental health. In this role, you will perform nursing services essential to patient care and public safety, including health maintenance, disease prevention, and quality assurance.

You will develop compassionate relationships with residents, collaborate with the healthcare community, and help implement nursing care standards. This position offers a rewarding career with a strong sense of purpose and excellent benefits. Located in Worland, Wyoming, our facility provides easy access to the Big Horn and Wind River Mountains, offering a high quality of life in a community known for its innovation and heritage.

If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can guide youth toward positive change, we would love to hear from you.

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
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact:
Judie Petersen judie.petersen3 or

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the development of policy and procedures for implementing specific programs; orients new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures.
• Contributes to the development of relevant nursing protocols to provide clinical care and teaching materials for groups and individuals.
• Provides guidance and oversight regarding nursing functions as programs are developed and implemented.
• Mentors, advises, and guides staff nurses towards program outcomes.
• Serves as a resource for personnel in developing and delivering programs/services, including clinical nursing care, contact investigation, community outreach initiatives, and health education/health promotion messages.
• Takes responsibility for assigned special projects from initiation through project completion. Suggests budgets for assigned projects and monitors expenditures once approved.
• Contributes to Quality Assurance by collecting and compiling department CQI data.
• Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
• Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes.
• Reviews fiscal transactions/documentation for services, reimbursement, patient fees, and donations.

Preference will be given to Registered Nurse applicants with an associate's degree and 1 year of experience in a correctional setting. Knowledge of principles of nursing and management processes. Knowledge of the medical diagnosis and treatment of patient care using nursing diagnosis. Knowledge of organization, planning and team building. Knowledge of principles and practices of public health nursing. Knowledge of human service management to include supervisory techniques, methods and standards.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in nursing) 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse. 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/transfer patients to different positions. Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs. Restrain clients for treatments, climb stairs to patient homes, and drive long distances. Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested. Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it. FLSA:
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.