Registered Nurse (RN) 2026-02531

State of Wyoming•Buffalo, WY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is seeking motivated Registered Nurses to provide care for veterans in a home-like setting. Graduate nurses are welcome to apply. The role provides professional nursing services in chronic and acute care settings, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and ongoing care of patients. The position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility and service conditions.

Requirements

Associate's degree, typically in Nursing, and 0–2 years of progressive nursing experience with knowledge at the level of an LPN; alternatively, 3–5 years of progressive nursing experience with knowledge at the level of an LPN may substitute for education and experience requirements.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.
Knowledge of professional nursing laws, principles, practices, and techniques; medical records and documentation; the nursing and scientific processes; public healthcare functions; medical diagnosis and treatment in patient care; physical, biological, and behavioral sciences; evaluation of services and programs; work management and leadership; and federal, state, and local healthcare laws.
Able to lift medical or patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 pounds.
Able to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it.
Annual influenza vaccination and annual tuberculosis testing are required.
Successful applicants must complete a background check, including fingerprinting.
Pre-employment drug testing applies to safety-sensitive positions, including direct patient care positions.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing services to patients, clients, and staff in chronic and acute care settings.
Assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate ill and disabled persons.
Provide continuous patient care by assessing and evaluating needs and implementing processes to support appropriate care and outcomes.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
Provide pre- and post-operative care.
Triage calls from staff and address routine concerns and emergencies.
Communicate with the physician and follow through on orders as appropriate.
Review laboratory values and consult reports.
Complete formal assessments, documentation, and progress notes.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Train and assign work to LPNs and aides; the position does not perform direct supervision.