Kindred Healthcare·Lander, Wyoming
Provides high-level nursing care to critically ill patients, including monitoring life support equipment and responding to changing conditions. Responsible for administering medications, coordinating discharge planning, and documenting patient status using computerized systems.
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus!
Lander, WY Full-time, Nights At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander.
Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.
Job Summary Provides direct high-level nursing care to critically ill patients.
Responsible for monitoring life support equipment, attending to wounds, responding to changing patient conditions and providing advanced life support.
Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
Carries out physician orders and clarifies, educates and instructs patients and families of them as needed.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Required Licenses Must have current and valid Wyoming RN License or compact equivalent Required Skills Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association Current ACLS certification through American Heart Association Current PALS or ENPC certification through American Heart Association or required within 90 days of hire or transfer into department Current TNCC or within 1 year of initial hire Work Experience Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred.
Requires a valid Wyoming RN license or compact equivalent and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of critical care experience and PALS, ENPC, or TNCC certifications.
Market context
Wyoming nursing support roles often draw steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings, especially for CNAs who can start quickly and work in acute care environments. These positions are competitive because employers commonly want an active Wyoming CNA license, AHA RQI certification soon after hire, and prior CNA or acute care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and certification timeline before applying.
