Nurse in Cheyenne Wyoming

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible full-time RNs.

About Us

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Cheyenne, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services. Our mission is centered on compassionate, resident-focused care and creating an environment where every resident feels cared for. We believe exceptional resident outcomes begin with a strong nursing team, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Position Overview

As an RN or LPN, you will provide and oversee direct resident care while serving as a clinical leader and resource for nursing staff during your assigned shift. This role involves resident assessments, medication and treatment administration, clinical decision-making, staff supervision, and coordination of care. It is ideal for a nurse who values hands-on resident care while also having the opportunity to lead, mentor, and support a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, provider orders, facility policies, and established clinical standards
• Complete nursing assessments and continuously monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition
• Recognize changes in condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions and notifications
• Safely prepare and administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within the RN/LPN scope of practice
• Communicate significant changes in resident condition to physicians/providers, families, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
• Supervise, delegate, direct, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel during assigned shifts
• Provide clinical guidance and coaching to nursing team members to promote safe and consistent care
• 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 within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure physician/provider orders are accurately implemented and appropriately followed through
• Educate residents and families regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health-related needs within 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, or other resident-safety concerns through established reporting procedures
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred
• 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 (for RN role)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, physicians/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

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time RNs
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities for career and nursing leadership advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, we are committed to developing strong nurses and future clinical leaders. Whether your goal is to strengthen your clinical expertise or advance into positions such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, MDS, Infection Prevention, ADON, or Director of Nursing, we provide opportunities to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and continue growing within the organization.

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation