RN Shift Supervisor

Description and Functions

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. The Wyoming State Hospital is seeking a leadership-driven Registered Nurse to join our team as a Shift Supervisor
. This pivotal role provides clinical oversight, administrative guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff during assigned shifts. As the Shift Supervisor, you will serve as a primary resource for clinical decision‑making, ensuring patients receive high‑quality, compassionate care while fostering a collaborative environment for nursing professionals.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457(b) plans
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Brenda Hales
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• Assists with the development of policy and procedures for implementing specific programs; orients new staff to the programs, policies, and procedures.
• Contributes to the development of relevant nursing protocols to provide clinical care and teaching materials for groups and individuals.
• Provides guidance and oversight regarding nursing functions as programs are developed and implemented.
• Mentors, advises, and guides staff nurses toward program outcomes.
• Serves as a resource for personnel in developing and delivering programs/services including clinical nursing care, contact investigation, community outreach initiatives, and health education/health promotion messages.
• Oversight of nursing staff and nursing schedules after hours ).
• Contributes to Quality Assurance by collecting and compiling department CQI data.
• Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
• Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes.

Knowledge:

• Principles of nursing and management processes.
• Medical diagnosis and treatment of patient care using nursing diagnosis.
• Organization, planning, and team building.
• Principles and practices of public health nursing.
• Human service management including supervisory techniques, methods, and standards.

Education:

Associate'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

• Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
• Restrain clients for treatments.
• Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends as required.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• A background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming 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 may be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming State Hospital uses E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Employees are expected to follow all CDC requirements regarding COVID‑19.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, state retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, and longevity pay.

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