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Job description
Registered Nurse or LPN (In Cheyenne Wyoming)
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Full-Time RNs
Why Join Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center?
At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of a clinical team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and the care you provide makes a meaningful difference every day.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time RNs Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment Opportunities for advancement and leadership development Leadership that values and supports nursing staff Meaningful work with a direct impact on resident outcomes
Position Overview
Polaris 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 and oversee direct resident care while serving as a clinical leader and resource for nursing staff during your assigned shift. You will be responsible for resident assessments, medication and treatment administration, clinical decision-making, staff supervision, and coordination of care.
This position is ideal for a nurse who values hands-on resident care while also having the opportunity to lead, mentor, and support a nursing team. You will work closely with physicians, providers, CNAs, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and ensure residents receive safe, individualized, and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide and oversee nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, provider orders, facility policies, and established clinical standards
Complete nursing assessments and continuously monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition
Recognize changes in condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions and notifications
Safely prepare and administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within the RN scope of practice
Communicate significant changes in resident condition to physicians/providers, families, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
Supervise, delegate, direct, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel during assigned shifts
Provide clinical guidance and coaching to nursing team members to promote safe and consistent care
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and other resident care transitions
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
Ensure physician/provider orders are accurately implemented and appropriately followed through
Educate residents and families regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health-related needs within appropriate scope
Respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations using sound nursing judgment and established clinical protocols
Participate in infection prevention, quality assurance, resident safety, and performance improvement initiatives
Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and confidentiality
Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin, or other resident-safety concerns through established reporting procedures
Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming
Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required
Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred
Strong clinical assessment and nursing judgment skills
Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition
Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and provide clinical direction to nursing personnel
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, physicians/providers, and interdisciplinary team members
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation
Ability to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes
Benefits
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time RNs
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Care Cash Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Professional development and training opportunities
Opportunities for career and nursing leadership advancement
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Grow With Us
At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, we are committed to developing strong nurses and future clinical leaders.
Whether your goal is to strengthen your clinical expertise or advance into positions such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, MDS, Infection Prevention, ADON, or Director of Nursing, we provide opportunities to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and continue growing within the organization.
About Us
Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Cheyenne, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services.
Our mission is centered on compassionate, resident-focused care and creating an environment where every resident feels cared for. We believe exceptional resident outcomes begin with a strong nursing team, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Apply Today
Take the next step in your nursing career with a team that values your clinical expertise and leadership.
Apply today to join Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Polaris 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
Polaris 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 supporting residents using appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods
Ability to safely operate resident-care and clinical equipment
Ability to administer medications and treatments requiring accuracy and attention to detail
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
Worksite address
cheyenne, WY, 82007, US
Who can apply
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