LPN-SNF

Solid pay & benefits, team environment, rewarding work! The Wyoming Veteran's Home is seeking a motivated LPN to provide quality health care to persons with mental health, dementia, and medical needs in a home-like setting. Our mission is to stabilize and help the persons we care for attain and maintain their highest functional level. This is a full-time position. **This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing services to residents in chronic and acute care settings; Performs nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons; Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician; Assists patients in ADLs (Activities of Daily Living); Trains and assigns work to CNAs.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing); 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN; Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wyoming; OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN; 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 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; Must be able to lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs; Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it; Background check, including fingerprints, will be completed; Annual influenza vaccination required; Annual testing for tuberculosis; Follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19; Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions

Nice to have

Nursing experience in long-term care; current unencumbered Wyoming LPN license or eligibility for licensure in Wyoming

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities; $2,000 hiring bonus (eligibility and conditions apply)