Senior Nurse

General Description

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See Notes section for eligibility and conditions.

Contact: tammalee.keysaw1

Join our team at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander. WLRC operates an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility.

We support a Greenhouse model of care based on values of “Real Home,” “Meaningful Life,” and “Empowered Staff.” Enjoy a favorable schedule of twelve‑hour shifts with three or four days off each week and an excellent compensation and benefits package.

• Assist with the development of policy, protocols, and procedures for implementing specific programs; orient new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform nursing care, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation for residents.
• Provide guidance and oversight regarding nursing functions as programs are developed and implemented.
• Mentor, advise, and guide staff nurses toward program outcomes; provide support and maintain 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) 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 accurately and timely.
• Takes responsibility for assigned special projects from initiation through completion.
• Assist residents with off‑campus appointments, confirm scheduling, and consent.
• Act as an advocate for 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.

• Completion of WLRC internal Greenhouse training and completion of Lippencott requirements related to mental health and psychiatric health within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of principles of nursing and management processes; medical diagnosis and patient care using nursing diagnosis; organization, planning, and team building; principles and practices of public health nursing; advanced skills in creating nursing diagnoses and nursing care plans; ICF and SNF regulations, the Nurse Practice Act, and state and facility policies and procedures; ability to recognize gaps and barriers and problem‑solve;
  
  ability to teach, mentor, and communicate effectively; ability to provide nursing care to residents with challenging behavioral issues.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. 1–2 years of progressive nursing work experience. Alternatively, 4–6 years of progressive experience may qualify in lieu of the degree. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.

• 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., to ensure safety and assess imminent danger.
• Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, Crisis Management, PCM, and use proper infection control practices.
• Ability to physically intervene during resident behavior episodes when needed.
• Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when required.

• The position is non‑exempt under FLSA.
• We participate in E‑Verify. Background checks including fingerprints will be conducted through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the FBI.
• Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted for safety‑sensitive positions.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hiring Bonus…