CNA Instructor/Senior Nurse 2025-01338
CNA Instructor/Senior Nurse 2025-01338
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Job Description
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a unique opportunity for a Registered Nurse to help and serve Wyoming residents! This position provides instruction oversight and management of our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program. WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility. We are transitioning to the Green House model of care built upon the values of a meaningful life for our residents empowered staff and a real home environment. WLRC truly is an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future. Our team members enjoy competitive benefits and compensation packages as part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health!
In all its natural beauty and location in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains Lander offers various outdoor activities such as fishing hunting camping rock climbing hiking snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing. Sinks Canyon State Park is within seven miles of Lander. Wyoming is one of seven states with no state income tax.Human Resource Contact: Tammy //
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Develop and facilitate the CNA program at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC).
- Instruct students according to the curriculum designed to assist students in building knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the licensing exam for Wyoming CNA.
- Assist students in registering for the Wyoming CNA exam.
- Facilitate clinical rotations and skills labs to evaluate CNA competency.
- Monitor CNAs in their work area to provide support and ensure competency of knowledge and skills.
- Maintain accurate records on all students including attendance schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.
- Evaluate students progress through testing observation and assessment of skills attained.
- Communicate effectively with students and all those affiliated with the course.
- Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation interpersonal skills development and concepts of good patient care.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and nursing management to ensure all Wyoming State Board of Nursing standards are met for CNA training and their ongoing continuing education as dictated by the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act.
- Keep abreast of nursing practice standards Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) standards and WLRC policies procedures and protocols.
- As requested assist the Director of Nursing Infection Preventionist and Nurse Educator with special projects and/or teaching commitments.
- 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 relevant nursing protocols to provide clinical care and teaching materials for groups and individuals.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of principles of nursing and management processes.
- Knowledge of ICF and SNF regulations the Nurse Practice Act and state and facility policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop nursing plans of care utilizing the nursing process.
- Skills in training teaching and interpretation of information.
- Skills in creating a learning environment.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate medical equipment.
- Skills in time management organization and computer usage.
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students staff clients and the public.
- Ability to accept personal responsibility and accountability for decisionmaking on a daily basis.
- Ability to complete assigned duties and recognize when further consultation/assistance is needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of organization planning and team building.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public health nursing.
- Ability to work with and around WLRC residents including those who may display challenging behaviors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Nursing)Experience:12 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a NurseOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:46 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a NurseCertificates Licenses Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WyomingNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:- Safely move (twisting bending kneeling pushing pulling) position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
- Ability to monitor residents sounds noises locations etc. to ensure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
- Ability to perform C.P.R. First Aid Crisis Management and utilize proper infection control practices.
- Work evenings nights and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in EVerify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to prescreen job applicants.
- 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 FBI for every successful applicant.
- Preemployment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safetysensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
- The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.
Supplemental Information
048Department of Health Behavioral Health Division Wyoming Life Resource Center
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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