RN Senior Nurse (with $2,000 Hiring Bonus) 2026-00718

Senior Nurse Position

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus

At the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), we believe every resident deserves world-class care in a place that feels like home. We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join us as a Senior Nurse.

This is more than a nursing job; it is a leadership role. You will be a mentor to our nursing team, a teacher for new staff, and a powerful advocate for our residents. Beyond daily patient care, you will oversee clinical programs, help develop new medical protocols, and ensure our care standards are the best they can be. If you are ready to use your clinical expertise to guide a team and improve the lives of people with disabilities, we want you to lead at WLRC.

Why You Will Love Working Here

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: Enjoy 12-hour shifts with 3 or 4 days off every week.
• Education Leave: We provide leave so you can continue your schooling or certifications while keeping your job.
• Hiring Bonus: This position is eligible for a $2,000 bonus!
• 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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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Guiding and supporting staff nurses to ensure high-quality care and positive resident outcomes.
• Developing and managing clinical care plans to ensure every resident receives appropriate medical treatment.
• Leading staff orientations and training sessions to keep the team current on nursing skills and facility protocols.
• Collaborating with doctors, families, and specialists to resolve complex clinical issues and advocate for resident goals.
• Performing advanced nursing assessments, treatments, and evaluations for residents.
• Managing special projects, including the development of new facility policies and care programs.
• Participating in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure nursing coverage and support.

Preferences/Agency Requirements: Completion of WLRC internal Greenhouse training and completion of Lippencott requirements related to mental health and psychiatric health is required within six months of the date of employment in this position.

• Knowledge of advanced nursing practices and how to create medical care plans.
• Ability to lead, teach, and mentor a team of healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules for nursing facilities (ICF and SNF).
• Ability to stay calm and make smart decisions during a medical or behavioral crisis.
• Skills in positive communication with residents, families, and other medical providers.
• Ability to organize nursing schedules to make sure our residents always have coverage.
• Knowledge of safety procedures like First Aid, CPR (BLS), and infection control.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing) Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

Physical Working Conditions:

• Ability to safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling), position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
• Ability to monitor resident sounds, noises, location, etc. in order to ensure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
• 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.