GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position manages nursing services in the Skilled Nursing Facility at the Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander. As part of the State of Wyoming, Department of Health, we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package!
**This position is eligible for a $2000.00 hiring bonus** See the notes section for eligibility and conditions.Human Resource Contact: Tammy 307-335-6784 tammalee.keysaw1@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.
- Serve as Nurse Manager for the WLRC Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Responsible for day-to-day nursing care of residents and management and oversight of nursing staff.
- Meet with the nursing leadership team to plan and coordinate care including nurses scheduled to attend Individual Support Plans, team meetings, Behavior Management Review Committee, and daily huddles.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Human Resources Department to enhance staff recruitment, staff retention, and professional development.
- Supervise nurses and oversee CNAs in the performance of their duties. Provide guidance, coaching, and support.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
- Direct the organization of nursing education to include competency-based training for nursing tasks needed to provide appropriate care to residents.
- Track and approve subordinate's time in the Kronos time-keeping system. Complete performance evaluations. Conduct disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Coordinate with nursing leadership to provide support for the nursing team, including but not limited to documentation, training, and skill check-offs.
- Assist with policy development, implementation, and monitoring.
- Complete chart audits. Review and revise nursing care plans, and provide support to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for program changes and improved plans of care.
- Other duties as assigned.
PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in nursing and 3 or more years of nursing experience. Experience in a skilled nursing care setting is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE: - Knowledge of current nursing practice standards.
- Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
- Skills in leadership, motivation, and teamwork and the ability to lead and manage subordinate staff, including oversight of the delivery of nursing care.
- Knowledge of Skilled Nursing Facility regulations and state and federal regulations pertaining to the operation of a healthcare facility.
- Knowledge of facility and department policies, procedures, mission, vision, and guiding principles with knowledge of continuous quality improvement, medication review, and infection control methods and requirements.
- Ability to develop nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
- Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and mental health concepts, with advanced knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of persons served care and treatment.
- Ability to successfully complete all required classes and successfully perform CPR, Crisis Management, First Aid, and Basic Life Support.
- Ability to take responsibility for own actions.
- Ability to provide training, teaching, and interpretation of information.
- Skills in time management, organization, and computer usage.
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public.
- Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Nurse
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Nurse
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 safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting), position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
- Ability to see and hear sufficiently to monitor resident actions and safety.
- Ability to work directly with residents who have challenging and aggressive behaviors.
- Ability to assist with resident behavior episodes and de-escalation, as necessary.
- Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES: - FLSA: Non-exempt
- All new hires or rehires starting in a non-exempt position on or after January 1, 2018, are required to be paid hourly.
- 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.
- 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-recruitment 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.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
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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