Nurse Practitioner 2026-02356
Wyoming Life Resource Center · Lander, WY · 2 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
As our Nurse Practitioner, you will be a clinical leader and a primary advocate for their health, dignity, and quality of life. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where your voice matters. At the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), we do things differently. Our residents aren't just patients; they are members of a vibrant community. As a cornerstone of our medical team, you will provide comprehensive clinical evaluations and personalized treatment for the residents of WLRC.
Responsibilities
- Champion Resident Wellness: Manage complex health challenges and coordinate care that aligns with individual needs and nursing standards.
- Comprehensive Care: Perform full physical exams, diagnostic work-ups, and procedures to ensure our residents thrive.
- Clinical Leadership: Facilitate seamless transitions for residents between healthcare settings and advocate for their physiological stability.
- Empower the Team: Serve as a mentor and resource for staff and families, providing the education and tools they need to support resident progress.
- Collaborate for Success: Work hand-in-hand with an interdisciplinary team (Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses) to ensure a 360-degree approach to care.
- Innovation: Stay at the forefront of medical advancements through continuous education and professional development.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Wyoming State Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN) with prescriptive authority.
- Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy certification.
- 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.
Skills
- 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 the 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 Advanced 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and