Nurse
Worland, WY - USA
Job Summary
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Boys School (WBS) is a secure treatment facility where dedicated professionals help young men ages 12-21 build better futures. Our team provides a structured and supportive environment focused on emotional well-being education and mental health care guiding youth toward positive change and successful reintegration into their families and communities.As a RegisteredNurse at WBS you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents while enjoying the flexibility you need. We understand that work-life balance is important which is why we are offeringflexible schedules with the option to work either full-time or part-time. In this role youll provide essential nursing care assess and respond to medical needs and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a setting that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
If youre looking for a rewardingnursing career with great benefits a strong sense of purpose and the flexibility to fit your life wed love to have you on our team.
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
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Worland is located within the Big Horn Basin and along the Big Horn River in beautiful Northwestern Wyoming. We are fortunate to have easy access to the Big Horn Mountains to the west and the Wind River Mountains to the south including the Wind River Canyon. A community hub for the 5487 people who reside within the city limits Worland has a proud heritage of initiative innovation and just plain grit. A great city to raise a family Worland offers excitement for everyone.Human Resource Contact: Judie Petersen or
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Provides professional nursing services to patients clients and staff in chronic as well as acute care settings.
- Performs nursing assessment diagnosis treatment & evaluation of residents.
- Provides continuous care of patients through assessing evaluating and implementing processes to assure appropriate patient care and outcomes.
- Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and other providers.
- Provides pre and post-operative care.
- Triages calls from staff and handles routine concerns and emergencies.
- Communicates with Physician and follows through on orders as appropriate.
- Review lab values and consult reports.
- Provides formal assessments documentation and progress notes.
- Assists with patient ADLs (activities of daily living).
- Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes; teaches individuals and groups about health promotion and disease prevention.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to Registered Nurse applicantswith an associates degree and 1 year of experience in a correctional setting.
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 scientific process.
- Knowledge of public healthcare functions and essential services.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Associates Degree (typically in Nursing)Experience:0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPNCertificates Licenses Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WyomingOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPNCertificates 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:- Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
- Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to 50 lbs.
- Work evenings and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
- On-call required
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-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.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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:
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