Nurse Practitioner 2025-01867
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Nurse Practitioner 2025-01867
Salary
$8,871.71 - $9,857.45 Monthly
Location
Lander, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2025-01867
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Life Resource Center
Opening Date
07/28/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
HSNP12
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Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Great pay and benefits, a team environment, and an opportunity to lead!
This position provides clinical evaluations and treatment for residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander.
Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 / tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
+ Manage health problems and coordinate health care for residents in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care.
+ Provide complete histories and physical exams on residents, review and record pertinent data, complete the appropriate diagnostic work-up and procedures, and recommend or provide appropriate treatment.
+ Implement interventions to support residents to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role. Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
+ Facilitate the resident's transition within and between healthcare settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging.
+ Order necessary external diagnostic procedures.
+ Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
+ Instruct and counsel staff and families regarding resident diets, disease, therapy, and progress and provide educational tools.
+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
+ Document resident information and treatment in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and governing regulations.
+ Provide emergency evaluation and treatment when needed.
+ Participate in on-call rotation outside of traditional hours and respond to, examine, and treat residents with medical conditions.
+ Engage in continuous education to remain abreast of technological, methodological, and other developments in the field.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants with psychiatry specialty training and experience.
**The position requires a Wyoming State Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN) with prescriptive authority and Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
+ Knowledge of medicine and/or nursing including pediatric, obstetrical, gynecological, surgical, and /or emergency outpatient medical care.
+ Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription medications.
+ Knowledge of diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests.
+ Knowledge of quality assurance methods and techniques.
+ Knowledge of Public Health initiatives and outcomes.
+ Knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
+ Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to the profession and governing regulations for an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
+ Skills in computer usage and use of electronic health records.
+ Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
+ Ability to maintain current provider cards in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
+ Skills in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate effectively and positively with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
As required by the Licensing Board
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the Wyoming Board of Nursing.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
+ Ability to bend, lift, twist, pull, push, etc. as would be expected to provide patient care and treatment in clinic and hospital settings.
+ Ability to work directly with residents who display aggressive and challenging behaviors.
NOTES:
+ FLSA: Exempt
+ This is an At-will position.
+ The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) . We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
+ A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
+ Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive 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
Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
+ Comprehensive health coverage– medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
+ Voluntary Benefits– including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
+ Multiple retirement options– including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
+ Generous paid leave and flexible schedules– vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility– for those with qualifying student loans
+ Training and professional development– to support your career growth and advancement
+ Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
+ Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
+ WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else — wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .