Registered Nurse; RN

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) 2025-03162

Registered Nurse (RN)

Who is hiring? State of Wyoming – The Veterans' Home of Wyoming

General Description

The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is seeking to fill a full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) position. The RN provides nursing services to residents, assesses health problems, and develops and implements nursing care plans. This role is located in Buffalo, WY, at the Big Horn Mountains base and does not carry supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Hiring Bonus

Position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus (see notes for eligibility and conditions).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Recruiting Contact

Email:
wdhaginghr

Essential Functions

• Provides professional nursing services to residents and staff.
• Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
• Provides continuous care of residents through assessment, evaluation, and implementation of care plans.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Triages calls from staff and handles routine concerns and emergencies.
• Communicates with the Physician and follows through on orders as appropriate.
• Reviews lab values and consult reports.
• Provides formal assessments, documentation, and progress notes.
• Assists with resident ADLs (activities of daily living).
• Trains and assigns work to LPNs and aides, but no direct supervision is performed.

Qualifications

Preference may be given to individuals with nursing experience in long‑term care and a current, unencumbered Wyoming RN license or those who are eligible for licensure in Wyoming. Graduate nurses are welcome to apply.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
• Knowledge of principles of the nursing process and the scientific process.
• Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care.
• Knowledge of scientific concepts as a basis for decision‑making.
• Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences.
• Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
• Knowledge of work management and leadership theory, and practice.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to healthcare.

Education

Minimum:
Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing).

Experience

0–2 years of progressive nursing experience at the level of an LPN.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.

Physical Working Conditions

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

Notes

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• Background check, including fingerprints, will be completed by the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Annual testing for tuberculosis is required.
• Pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted on safety‑sensitive positions. Drug and alcohol testing may be conducted if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E‑Verify employer.
• 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 will require reimbursement of the bonus.
  • Internal candidates must remain in the position for a minimum of one year from the promotion date.
  • Employees may receive one hiring bonus in a 12‑month period.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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