Registered Nurse- Sign On Bonus

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse to provide and oversee direct resident care and serve as a clinical leader and resource for nursing staff during an assigned shift. The RN is responsible for resident assessments, medication and treatment administration, clinical decision-making, staff supervision, and care coordination. The position combines hands-on resident care with opportunities to lead, mentor, and support the nursing team. The RN works closely with physicians and other providers, CNAs, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and provide safe, individualized, compassionate care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the State of Wyoming.
Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required.
Strong clinical assessment and nursing judgment skills.
Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and provide clinical direction to nursing personnel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians and providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
Ability to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting residents using appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods.
Ability to safely operate resident-care and clinical equipment.
Ability to administer medications and treatments requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in resident condition and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or geriatric nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and oversee nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, provider orders, facility policies, and clinical standards.
Complete nursing assessments and monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition.
Recognize changes in condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions and notifications.
Prepare and administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within the RN scope of practice.
Communicate significant changes in resident condition to physicians or providers, families, and appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
Supervise, delegate, direct, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel during assigned shifts.
Provide clinical guidance and coaching to nursing team members.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and other resident care transitions.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Ensure physician and provider orders are accurately implemented and followed through.
Educate residents and families about medications, treatments, care plans, and health-related needs within the appropriate scope.
Respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations using sound nursing judgment and established clinical protocols.
Participate in infection prevention, quality assurance, resident safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and confidentiality.
Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin, and other resident-safety concerns through established procedures.
Comply with facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements.