Nurse Practitioner 2024-03078

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Nurse Practitioner 2024-03078

Salary

$8,871.71 - $9,857.45 Monthly

Location

Lander, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-03078

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Life Resource Center

Opening Date

12/30/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

HSNP12

Description and Functions

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Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


Great pay and benefits, a team environment, and an opportunity to lead!

This position provides clinical evaluations and treatment for residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander.




Human Resource Contact:  Tammy / 307-335-6784 / tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

  • Manage health problems and coordinate health care for residents in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care.
  • Provide complete histories and physical exams on residents, review and record pertinent data, complete the appropriate diagnostic work-up and procedures, and recommend or provide appropriate treatment.
  • Implement interventions to support residents to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.  Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
  • Facilitate the resident's transition within and between healthcare settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharge.
  • Order necessary external diagnostic procedures.
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
  • Instruct and counsel staff and families regarding resident diets, disease, therapy, and progress and provide educational tools.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Document resident information and treatment in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and governing regulations.
  • Provide emergency evaluation and treatment when needed.
  • Participate in on-call rotation outside of traditional hours and respond to, examine, and treat residents with medical conditions.
  • Engage in continuous education to remain abreast of technological, methodological, and other developments in the field.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:  


Preference may be given to applicants with psychiatry specialty training and experience. 

**The position requires a Wyoming State Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN) with prescriptive authority and Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy certification.

 

KNOWLEDGE: 


  • Knowledge of medicine and/or nursing including pediatric, obstetrical, gynecological, surgical, and /or emergency outpatient medical care.
  • Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription medications.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance methods and techniques.
  • Knowledge of Public Health initiatives and outcomes.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
  • Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to profession and governing regulations for an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
  • Skills in computer usage, and use of electronic health records.
  • Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors. 
  • Ability to maintain current provider cards in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Skills in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate effectively and positively with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
Education:
As required by Licensing Board
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the Wyoming Board of Nursing.

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Ability to bend, lift, twist, pull, push, etc. as would be expected to provide patient care and treatment in clinic and hospital settings.
  • Ability to work directly with residents who display aggressive and challenging behaviors.


NOTES: 

 
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • This is an At-will position.
  • The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. 
  • A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions.  Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
  • The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information


048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - Wyoming Life Resource Center

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
 

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
 

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
  • High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
  • Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
  • Associate's Degree
  • Associate's Degree and additional coursework
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
  • Master's Degree
  • Master's Degree and additional coursework
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
  • None of the Above
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(HSNP12) Which of the following best describes your work experience as a Nurse Practitioner? Experience definition: (Experience as Nurse Practitioner)
  • No relevant experience.
  • Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Two (2) to less than Five (5) years of relevant experience.
  • Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(HSNP12) Are you licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the Wyoming Board of Nursing?
  • Yes
  • No
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(AB) Please provide your license/certificate no. in the box below.
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(HSNP12) Do you currently have prescriptive authority, or can you obtain Wyoming prescriptive authority?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have psychiatry specialty training and experience?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe your psychiatry specialty training and experience.
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Do you have Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy certification?
  • Yes
  • No
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
  • Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Wyoming Workforce Center
  • Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
  • Career Fair
  • Human Resources Division
  • Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
  • Current State Employee
  • Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
  • Current State Employee
  • Veteran - DD214 Attached
  • Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
  • Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
  • None of the above
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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
State of Wyoming
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