Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse
Why Join Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center? At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of an organization that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful impact you make every day.
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for advancement and career development
- Leadership that values and listens to staff
- Meaningful work where you truly make a difference
About the Role
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. As an RN, you will oversee and coordinate nursing care, monitor resident conditions, support clinical decision-making, and help ensure residents receive safe, individualized, and high-quality care. You will work closely with physicians, nursing assistants, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive outcomes and maintain a compassionate care environment.
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
Requirements
- 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
- Ability 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Care Cash Program
- Referral Bonus Program ($10,000 Sign-on Bonus)
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
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.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, and assist residents safely, including up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical duties throughout the shift
- Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changing resident conditions and emergency situations
- Ability to administer medications, complete clinical documentation, and provide direct resident care throughout the workday