Open Until FilledAs a Registered Nurse at the Wyoming Girls’ School, a therapeutic and educational facility for the treatment of court-ordered delinquent girls ages 12-21, you will play a pivotal role in providing holistic care and support to our residents. Your role will involve administering medications, providing treatments, coordinating healthcare services, and educating both residents on health-related matters. Additionally, you will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans that address the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of our residents. As an RN for the Wyoming Girl’s School, you will enjoy a flexible weekday schedule. To be successful in this position, you will need to be self-motivated and independent due to the autonomy you will have in developing care plans.
As a State of Wyoming employee, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Benefits also include a State Pension and a Deferred Compensation Program, along with longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.
Sheridan County is located in north central Wyoming. Wyoming’s Jewel and Sheridan Counties fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wide-open spaces. Providing history with a view – from Main Street to the magnificent backdrop of the Bighorn Mountains – Sheridan offers modern hospitality with old-west charm.
Human Resource Contact: alicia.glover1@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Functions as a secondary vaccine coordinator.
- Provides professional nursing services to teen female adolescents in chronic and acute care settings.
- Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
- 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.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Triage 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).
- Maintains resident health records.
- Assists in the updates of medication and treatment assistance records.
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.
- Knowledge of medication and treatment assistance records.
- Knowledge of electronic record keeping and database management.
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:
- Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
- Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
- Restrain clients for treatments, climb stairs to patient homes, and drive long distances.
- Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested.
- Work evenings, nights, on-call shifts, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES: - FLSA: Exempt
- All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, Including the taking of fingerprints, which 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.
049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Girls School
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