Lead Registered Nurse (RN)

Salary : $39.01 - $43.34 Hourly

Location : Evanston, WY

Job Type : Permanent Full-time

Job Number : 2025-01812

Department : Department Of Health

Division : Wyoming State Hospital

Opening Date : 07 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Determined by Position

Job Classification : HSNU10

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Are you a compassionate RN ready to make a difference? Whether you're newly licensed or have a few years under your belt, the Wyoming State Hospital is a great place to build your career. You'll work as part of a dedicated behavioral health team, providing direct patient care, supporting recovery, and gaining valuable experience in a specialized setting.

Our nurses assess patients, administer medications, provide education, document care, and collaborate closely with doctors, therapists, and support staff. You'll also help ensure a safe environment, lead therapeutic interactions, and contribute to treatment planning.

We offer excellent training, strong mentorship, and clear paths for growth-including future leadership opportunities.

Why Evanston, WY?

Evanston is a friendly Rocky Mountain town just 45 minutes from Park City, Utah, and an hour from Salt Lake City. Enjoy easy access to skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, and more. Wyoming also has no state income tax, so your paycheck goes further!

• This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus
• See notes for eligibility and conditions

Human Resource Contact : Brenda Hales / 307-444-0791 / brenda.hales@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES :

Preference will be given to candidates with 4-6 years of work experience as a Registered Nurse, including supervision duties

KNOWLEDGE :

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

OR

Education & Experience Substitution :

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 :

NOTES :

New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position

Supplemental Information

Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL :

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy :

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter / Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

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(HSNU10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in nursing? Experience definition : (Nursing Experience.)

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

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(HSNU10) Do you possess license as or are you eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming?

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(HSNU10) Please provide your license or certificate no. in the box below.

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Do you have 4-6 years of work experience as a Registered Nurse, including supervision duties?

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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus

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(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE : PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE : If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

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