Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Enjoy excellent pay and benefits and a team environment! The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to serve as our Director of Nursing.
This position is responsible for the oversight and delivery of nursing services to residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) settings.
**This position is eligible for a $2000.00 hiring bonus** See notes section for eligibility and details.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Define and maintain the standards of nursing practices and the provisions of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis to WLRC residents in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations.
- Participate as a member of the administrative team. Participate in organizational leadership and the development and achievement of facility plans and missions.
- Direct, instruct, counsel and supervise staff toward meeting department, division, and facility goals.
- Collaborate with other departments, medical professionals, and consultants to develop, support, and coordinate resident care.
- Collaborate with the Human Resources Department to enhance staff recruitment, retention, and staff development.
- Direct and review the continuous quality improvement processes within the nursing department.
- Plan, develop, and implement a department budget.
- Represent the nursing department at required meetings and delegate representation as needed.
- Participate in an on-call rotation schedule.
KNOWLEDGE: - Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing principles and mental health concepts, with advanced knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of person's served care and treatment.
- Knowledge of state and federal ICF and SNF regulations, including survey processes.
- Knowledge of facility and departmental policies, mission, vision, and guiding principles and knowledge of continuous quality improvement, medication review, and infection control methods and requirements.
- Ability to successfully complete all required classes and perform CPR, Crisis Management, First Aid, Fire Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Defensive Driving.
- Ability to comprehend emergency procedures for life safety, including response to fire and evacuation, procedures for hazardous materials, water spills, exposures, and procedures for medical equipment disruptions and/or failures.
- Skills in leadership, organizational planning, and management.
- Skills in interpersonal relations.
- Skills in budget planning.
- Ability to efficiently use computers and multiple software applications.
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing practice from regulatory as well as practical standpoints.
- Ability to grasp nuances of complex issues of practice, education, and legislation.
- Skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication at an excellent level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master's Degree in Nursing
Experience:
Five (5) years of professional work experience as a RN or APRN in the last seven (7) years including two (2) years in Nursing Administration or Education.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to bend, lift, twist, push, pull, etc. as would be expected to provide patient care and treatment in clinic and residential settings.
Ability to work with residents with aggressive and challenging behaviors and physically intervene during a behavioral crisis.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
- This is an At-Will position.
- The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. 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.
- Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
- 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.
- **Hiring Bonus Eligibility and Conditions**
- New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position.
- Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity must have been open to the public.
- One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
- Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
- Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
048-Department of Health-Behavioral Health Division-Wyoming Life Resource Center
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http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfmThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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