About the role
Posting number: 2026-01849
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Skilled Nursing Facility
Job classification: HSNU06 - LPN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Nursing
Summary
Collage featuring the Wyoming Department of Health logo, images of the Veterans' Home of Wyoming, and scenic views of Wyoming.
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Solid pay & benefits, team environment, rewarding work! The Wyoming Veteran's Home is seeking a motivated LPN to provide quality health care to persons with mental health, dementia, and medical needs in a home-like setting. Our mission is to stabilize and help the persons we care for attain and maintain their highest functional level. This is a full-time position.
**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions
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
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resource Contact: wdhaginghr@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Provides professional nursing services to residents in chronic and acute care settings.
- Performs nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
- Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Assists patients in ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
- Trains and assigns work to CNAs.
Examples of duties
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to individuals with nursing experience in long-term care and a current unencumbered Wyoming LPN license or those who are eligible for licensure in Wyoming.
Graduate LPN nurses are welcome to apply.
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:
Associate's 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work ex
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