Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. This role is ideal for a nurse who is comfortable providing direct resident care while also serving as a clinical leader and resource for nursing staff during the assigned shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, and established clinical standards
• Perform ongoing assessments of resident conditions and respond appropriately to changes in health status
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, therapy, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
• Supervise, delegate, and support CNAs and other nursing staff during assigned shifts
• Provide education and guidance to residents and families regarding care plans, medications, treatments, and health management
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record system
• Participate in infection prevention, resident safety, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
• Respond to urgent or emergency situations using sound clinical judgment and established protocols
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, professional standards, resident rights, and applicable federal and Wyoming regulations
• Communicate changes in resident condition promptly to physicians, families, and appropriate members of the care team
• Promote resident dignity, comfort, independence, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute care preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and support nursing staff effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality, resident-centered care

About Us

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Cheyenne, Wyoming community by providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services. Our mission is centered on compassion, dignity, clinical excellence, and improving the quality of life for every resident we serve. We foster a workplace culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed—professionally and personally.