Registered Nurse-RN
Job Location:
Evanston, IL - USA
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Job Summary
- Description and Functions
OpenUntil Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to launch your nursing career in a place where you can truly make a difference
The Wyoming State Hospital is looking for compassionate energetic and newly graduated nurses to join our team. We know that your first year of nursing is a major transition. We offer a supportive environment a pace that allows you to actually connect with your patients and a stable schedule that ensures you can enjoy your life outside of work.
**This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditionsWorking 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!Click here for detailed informationoryoucan watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City Utah. Concerts shopping dining professional sporting events and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. Evanstons area is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking camping fishing biking snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Direct Care: Provide professional nursing services in both chronic and acute care settings building long-term therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Assessment & Action: Apply your training to assess patient health implement care plans and evaluate outcomes.
- Clinical Skills: Administer medications provide pre- and post-operative care and review lab values.
- Communication: Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
- Leadership: As you grow you will help guide LPNs and Aides (no direct firing/hiring supervision but you will be a clinical leader on the floor).
- Education: Teach patients about health promotion empowering them to improve their own lives.
- Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
- 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 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Associates 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 LPNCertificates Licenses Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming- Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:
- Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
- Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights to about 50 lbs.
- Restrain clients for treatments climb stairs to patient homes and drive long distances.
- Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested.
- Work evenings nights and/or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
- 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.
- A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
- 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.
- We participate in E-Verify.
- The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays state retirement plan deferred compensation plan and longevity pay.
*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 from the final pay.
*Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.- Supplemental Information
Click to here view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Brenda Hales / /
Required Experience:
IC
