LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)The Wyoming Retirement Center 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 people we care for attain and maintain their highest functional level. New graduates are encouraged to apply! This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility and conditions.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidaysRetirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure futureFlexible schedules and work-life balance optionsMeaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communitiesAnd much more! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.govHuman Resource Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io / (307)568-3464The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.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 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.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing) Experience: 0-2 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 OR Education & Experience Substitution: 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 WyomingPhysical 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.Notes:FLSA: Non-ExemptA 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 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.Visit us at Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator. Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.