Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the men and women who have served our country! The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is looking for motivated RNs to provide care in a home-like setting using the "greenhouse" model of care. This beautiful new home is at the base of the Big Horn Mountains. Come and join one of our care teams today!
Graduate nurses are welcome to apply.
**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions
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 457(b) 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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resource Contact: [email protected] / Diadama Paden 307-670-3717
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
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Provides professional nursing services to patients, clients, and staff in chronic as well as acute care settings.
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Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
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Provides continuous care of patients through assessing, evaluating, and implementing processes to assure appropriate patient care and outcomes.
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Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
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Provides pre- and post-operative care.
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Triages calls from staff and handles routine concerns and emergencies.
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Communicates with the Physician and follows through on orders as appropriate.
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Review lab values and consult reports.
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Provides formal assessments, documentation, and progress notes.
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Assists with patient ADLs (activities of daily living).
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Trains and assigns work to LPNs and Aides, but no direct supervision is performed.
KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
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Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
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Knowledge of principles of nursing process and scientific process.
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Knowledge of public healthcare functions and essential services.
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Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care.
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Knowledge of scientific concepts as a basis for decision-making.
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Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences.
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Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
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Knowledge of work management and leadership theory and practice.
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Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to healthcare.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge 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
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge 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:
Must be able to:
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Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
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Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES:
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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.
