The Registered Nurse is responsible for the overall assessment, treatment implementation, and evaluation of nursing services for patients across all age groups in a behavioral health setting. They manage patient care, medication administration, and maintain the therapeutic milieu of the hospital.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the overall assessment, implementation of treatment, and evaluation of quality nursing services for children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in our Behavioral Health hospital. Registered Nurses have direct responsibility for the provision of nursing care and assist with managing patient care, medication management & administration, therapeutic treatment and the milieu within the Behavioral Health Hospital setting.
Must be 21 years of age and hold a Wyoming Registered Nursing License. Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. One year of experience in psychiatric acute care, residential care, partial care or equivalent is preferred. Must have knowledge of developmental tasks of children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and apply knowledge in assessment and planning of care. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as well as via telephone and through utilizing computer systems Repetitive motion for typing and manual dexterity to access filing systems. Push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling. Must be able to stand, sit or walk up to six (6) hours, sit for up to two (2) hours Must be Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen. Must pass post-offer pre-employment physical. Must be able to discern a variety of odors continuously. Must have the ability to handle & dispose of hazardous/infectious waste on a regular basis
Competitive Compensation including generous Nursing differentials and perks Tuition Reimbursement Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan and over 25 other benefits options Generous Paid Time Off & Extended Leave Time 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Educational Assistance and Continuing Education benefits Opportunities for Charge RN responsibility and opportunities for advancement
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Wyoming often reflect steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, where employers look for candidates who can work independently and collaborate with care teams. These roles are competitive because current RN licensure, active BLS CPR certification, and strong communication and organization are commonly required, while benefits may include health, dental, PTO, paid holidays, and an employee assistance program. Before applying, confirm your license and BLS are active and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original posting.
