Long Term Care RN

Registered Nurse (RN) Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center | Casper, Wyoming Why Join Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center? At Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center, nursing is more than a job—it is an opportunity to provide meaningful care, exercise clinical leadership, and become part of a team committed to improving the lives of our residents. We believe exceptional resident care begins with exceptional people. Our nurses are respected as clinical leaders, supported in their professional development, and empowered to make decisions that promote resident safety, dignity, and positive outcomes. ✔ Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment ✔ Opportunities for advancement and leadership development ✔ Leadership that values and listens to staff ✔ Meaningful work where your clinical expertise makes a difference Position Overview Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nursing team. As an RN, you will provide comprehensive nursing care while serving as a clinical leader for residents and nursing team members. You will assess resident conditions, administer medications and treatments, coordinate care, supervise nursing personnel, and respond to changes in condition using sound clinical judgment. Working collaboratively with physicians, CNAs, therapy, pharmacy, dietary, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, you will help ensure residents receive safe, individualized, and high-quality care. This position is ideal for an RN who values clinical excellence, accountability, teamwork, resident relationships, and the opportunity to develop as a leader within skilled nursing and post-acute care. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Resident Assessment • Provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, clinical standards, and facility policies • Complete nursing assessments and continually monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, and functional condition • Identify significant changes in condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions and provider notifications • Administer medications, treatments, IV therapy, and other therapeutic interventions within applicable scope of practice • Evaluate resident responses to medications, treatments, and nursing interventions and modify the nursing approach as appropriate • Review laboratory results, diagnostic findings, physician orders, and other clinical information and ensure appropriate follow-up • Participate in admissions, readmissions, transfers, discharges, and transitions of care • Respond to urgent and emergency situations using appropriate nursing judgment and established clinical protocols • Promote resident comfort, dignity, independence, preferences, and quality of life throughout care delivery Clinical Leadership & Staff Supervision • Provide clinical leadership and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and nursing support personnel during assigned shifts • Appropriately delegate nursing responsibilities based on resident needs, staff competency, and applicable scope-of-practice requirements • Monitor the quality and completion of delegated resident-care responsibilities • Provide coaching, education, and real-time clinical guidance to nursing team members • Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication throughout the nursing department • Assist nursing leadership with identifying staffing, performance, education, and resident-care concerns • Support the orientation, training, and development of newly hired nursing personnel • Serve as a clinical resource and professional role model for members of the nursing team Care Coordination & Communication • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary professionals • Coordinate resident care to ensure physician orders, treatments, services, and clinical recommendations are implemented appropriately • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident-care conferences as assigned • Communicate significant changes in condition promptly to physicians, responsible parties, and appropriate clinical leadership • Provide residents and families with appropriate education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and care plans • Maintain professional, compassionate, and transparent communication with residents and families • Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication to promote continuity of care and resident safety Documentation & Regulatory Compliance • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) • Ensure assessments, medication administration, treatments, physician notifications, changes in condition, and nursing interventions are appropriately documented • Maintain compliance with applicable CMS requirements, Wyoming regulations, facility policies, and professional nursing standards • Protect resident rights, confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and personal preferences • Report accidents, incidents, allegations, injuries, significant changes, and other reportable events in accordance with facility requirements • Support ongoing survey readiness by maintaining consistent clinical practices and accurate documentation Quality, Infection Prevention & Resident Safety • Follow and reinforce infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, and transmission-based precautions • Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and clinical performance initiatives • Support facility programs addressing falls, pressure injuries, infection prevention, medication safety, rehospitalization reduction, and other clinical quality measures • Identify potential safety concerns and implement appropriate interventions • Participate in audits, investigations, clinical reviews, and corrective action initiatives as assigned • Promote a culture of resident safety, clinical accountability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program • Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming • Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification • Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or a related healthcare environment preferred • Strong nursing assessment, clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities • Ability to recognize, evaluate, and respond appropriately to changes in resident condition • Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, coach, and support nursing personnel • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and time-management capabilities • Ability to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment • Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes • Commitment to maintaining professional standards, regulatory compliance, and resident confidentiality Benefits • Competitive compensation • 401(k) retirement plan • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Care Cash Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Professional development and continuing education opportunities • Opportunities for advancement into nursing leadership • Supportive and collaborative work environment Grow With Us At Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center, we are committed to developing nurses who want to advance their clinical and leadership careers. Whether you are strengthening your bedside nursing expertise or preparing for future opportunities such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, MDS leadership, Infection Prevention, or Director of Nursing, we strive to provide opportunities for continued learning, mentorship, and professional advancement. About Us Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Casper, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services. Our mission is centered on providing compassionate, respectful, individualized care while promoting dignity and quality of life for every resident we serve. We believe our employees are fundamental to achieving that mission. We foster a workplace where team members are respected, supported, held to high professional standards, and empowered to succeed. Apply Today Bring your clinical expertise and leadership to a nursing team where your work has a direct impact on resident care. Apply today to join Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center and help us continue building a culture of clinical excellence, compassion, and exceptional resident care. Equal Opportunity Employer Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable Accommodation Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources. Physical Requirements • Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and mobility needs of residents using appropriate assistance and equipment • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform nursing duties for extended periods • Ability to conduct resident rounds and provide direct clinical care throughout the facility • Ability to safely operate applicable clinical and resident-care equipment • Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in resident condition and emergency situations • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation