LPN

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• 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.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of laws principles practices and techniques of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of medication administration and complex mathematical calculations for the correct dosage.
• Knowledge of maintaining medical records charts reports and observations.
• Knowledge of the aging process medical problems and diseases and behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of federal state and local laws pertaining to health care and Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Knowledge of and ability to function and make decisions in high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to use good oral and written communication skills to articulate thoughts and medical terminology.

Education:

Associates Degree (typically in Nursing)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing)

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wyoming

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wyoming

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
• Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights to about 50 lbs.
• Work holidays evenings nights and/or weekends as scheduled.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background check including the taking of fingerprints 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.
• For our residents health and protection annual influenza vaccination is required and annual testing for tuberculosis.
• 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 testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions (direct patient care positions are considered safety-sensitive). Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted in any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

• **Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions

  • New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
  • Current state employees acceptinga 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.

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