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CNA Instructor - Senior Nurse 2025-01700
Government Jobs, Lander, Wyoming, United States, 82520
Registered Nurse Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a Registered Nurse to help and serve Wyoming residents! This position provides instruction, oversight, and management of our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program. WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility. We are transitioning to the Green House model of care, built upon the values of a meaningful life for our residents, empowered staff, and a real home environment. WLRC truly is an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future. Our team members enjoy competitive benefits and compensation packages as part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health! In all its natural beauty and location in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, Lander offers various outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, rock climbing, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Sinks Canyon State Park is within seven miles of Lander. Wyoming is one of seven states with no state income tax. Description and Functions
Open Until Filled General Description: This position provides instruction, oversight, and management of our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program. Essential Functions: Develop and facilitate the CNA program at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC). Instruct students according to the curriculum designed to assist students in building knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the licensing exam for Wyoming CNA. Assist students in registering for the Wyoming CNA exam. Facilitate clinical rotations and skills labs to evaluate CNA competency. Monitor CNAs in their work area to provide support and ensure competency of knowledge and skills. Maintain accurate records on all students, including attendance, schedules, and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content. Evaluate students' progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained. Communicate effectively with students and all those affiliated with the course. Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and nursing management to ensure all Wyoming State Board of Nursing standards are met for CNA training and their ongoing continuing education as dictated by the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act. Keep abreast of nursing practice standards, Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) standards, and WLRC policies, procedures, and protocols. As requested, assist the Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist, and Nurse Educator with special projects and/or teaching commitments. Assist with the development of policy and procedures for implementing specific programs; orient new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures. Contribute to the development of relevant nursing protocols to provide clinical care and teaching materials for groups and individuals. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Knowledge: Principles of nursing and management processes. ICF and SNF regulations, the Nurse Practice Act, and state and facility policies and procedures. Developing nursing plans of care utilizing the nursing process. Training, teaching, and interpretation of information. Creating a learning environment. Operating medical equipment. Time management, organization, and computer usage. Positive and effective communication with students, staff, clients, and the public. Personal responsibility and accountability for decision-making on a daily basis. Completing assigned duties and recognizing when further consultation/assistance is needed to complete tasks. Organization, planning, and team building. Principles and practices of public health nursing. Working with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing) Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming Necessary Special Requirements
Physical Working Conditions: Must be able to: Safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling), position, and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities. Monitor residents' sounds, noises, locations, etc. to ensure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns. Perform C.P.R., First Aid, Crisis Management, and utilize proper infection control practices. Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it. Notes: FLSA: Non-Exempt The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the FBI for every successful applicant. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists. The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
This is a unique opportunity for a Registered Nurse to help and serve Wyoming residents! This position provides instruction, oversight, and management of our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program. WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility. We are transitioning to the Green House model of care, built upon the values of a meaningful life for our residents, empowered staff, and a real home environment. WLRC truly is an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future. Our team members enjoy competitive benefits and compensation packages as part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health! In all its natural beauty and location in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, Lander offers various outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, rock climbing, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Sinks Canyon State Park is within seven miles of Lander. Wyoming is one of seven states with no state income tax. Description and Functions
Open Until Filled General Description: This position provides instruction, oversight, and management of our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program. Essential Functions: Develop and facilitate the CNA program at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC). Instruct students according to the curriculum designed to assist students in building knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the licensing exam for Wyoming CNA. Assist students in registering for the Wyoming CNA exam. Facilitate clinical rotations and skills labs to evaluate CNA competency. Monitor CNAs in their work area to provide support and ensure competency of knowledge and skills. Maintain accurate records on all students, including attendance, schedules, and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content. Evaluate students' progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained. Communicate effectively with students and all those affiliated with the course. Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and nursing management to ensure all Wyoming State Board of Nursing standards are met for CNA training and their ongoing continuing education as dictated by the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act. Keep abreast of nursing practice standards, Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) standards, and WLRC policies, procedures, and protocols. As requested, assist the Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist, and Nurse Educator with special projects and/or teaching commitments. Assist with the development of policy and procedures for implementing specific programs; orient new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures. Contribute to the development of relevant nursing protocols to provide clinical care and teaching materials for groups and individuals. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Knowledge: Principles of nursing and management processes. ICF and SNF regulations, the Nurse Practice Act, and state and facility policies and procedures. Developing nursing plans of care utilizing the nursing process. Training, teaching, and interpretation of information. Creating a learning environment. Operating medical equipment. Time management, organization, and computer usage. Positive and effective communication with students, staff, clients, and the public. Personal responsibility and accountability for decision-making on a daily basis. Completing assigned duties and recognizing when further consultation/assistance is needed to complete tasks. Organization, planning, and team building. Principles and practices of public health nursing. Working with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing) Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming Necessary Special Requirements
Physical Working Conditions: Must be able to: Safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling), position, and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities. Monitor residents' sounds, noises, locations, etc. to ensure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns. Perform C.P.R., First Aid, Crisis Management, and utilize proper infection control practices. Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it. Notes: FLSA: Non-Exempt The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the FBI for every successful applicant. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists. The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.