Nurse 2026-00901

Registered Nurse Position at Wyoming Boys' School

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Boys' School (WBS) is a secure treatment facility where dedicated professionals help young men ages 12-21 build better futures. Our team provides a structured and supportive environment focused on emotional well-being, education, and mental health care, guiding youth toward positive change and successful reintegration into their families and communities.

As a Registered Nurse at WBS, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents while enjoying the flexibility you need. We understand that work-life balance is important, which is why we are offering flexible schedules with the option to work either full-time or part-time. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing care, assess and respond to medical needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a setting that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career with great benefits, a strong sense of purpose, and the flexibility to fit your life, we'd love to have you on our team.

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 457B 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!

Human Resource Contact: Judie Petersen View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The 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 patients, clients, and staff in chronic as well as acute care settings.
• Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation of residents.
• Provides continuous care of patients through assessing, evaluating, and implementing processes to assure appropriate patient care and outcomes.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and other providers.
• Provides pre and post-operative care.
• Triages calls from staff and handles routine concerns and emergencies.
• Communicates with Physician and follows through on orders as appropriate.
• Review lab values and consult reports.
• Provides formal assessments, documentation, and progress notes.
• Assists with patient ADLs (activities of daily living).
• Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes; teaches individuals and groups about health promotion and disease prevention.

Preference will be given to Registered Nurse applicants with an associate's degree and 1 year of experience in a correctional setting. 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 the 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. Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing) Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming OR Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to:

• Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
• Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to 50 lbs.
• Work evenings and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
• On-call required

NOTES: 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.