RN Senior Nurse

Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander. WLRC operates an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility and is excited to build our team of CNAs! WLRC has adopted the Greenhouse model of care which is based upon the values of 'Real Home', 'Meaningful Life' and 'Empowered Staff.' As part of the State of Wyoming, Department of Health, our team members enjoy a very favorable schedule of twelve-hour shifts with three or four days off work each week and an excellent compensation and benefits package!

Responsibilities

Assists with the development of policy, protocols, and procedures for implementing specific programs; orients new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures; Performs nursing care, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation for residents; Provides guidance and oversight regarding nursing functions as programs are developed and implemented; Mentors, advises and guides staff nurses toward program outcomes; Serve as Trainer; Manage care plans, provide new employee orientation, and staff in-servicing on new and current care plans; Provide feedback to the nursing department related to cottage changes, resident changes, and care management; Comply with facility and state standards of conduct; Attend team and house meetings; Serve as a member of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT); Communicate and collaborate with providers, nurses, residents, family members, and multi-disciplinary team members; Assist with resident behavior episodes; Complete all required documentation and program charting in an accurate and timely manner; Takes responsibility for assigned special projects from initiation through project completion; Assist residents with off-campus appointments, confirm scheduling, and obtain consent; Act as an advocate for the residents; Arrange for and conduct nursing clinics and classes, when assigned; Participate in rotating calls with other Senior Nurses to provide coverage for nurse call-ins; Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing); 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse; Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming; OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse; Completion of WLRC internal Greenhouse training and completion of Lippencott requirements related to mental health and psychiatric health required within six months of employment; Knowledge of principles of nursing and management processes; Knowledge of medical diagnosis and patient care using nursing diagnosis; Knowledge of Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) regulations, the Nurse Practice Act, and state and facility policies and procedures; Ability to safely move, position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities; Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, Crisis Management, PCM, and utilize proper infection control practices; Ability to physically intervene during resident behavior episodes when needed; Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; $2,000 hiring bonus; Longevity pay; Medical/dental/vision/life insurance; Deferred compensation program