Salary : $110,551.92 - $122,823.96 Annually
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Life Resource Center
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: HSNP12

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
As our Nurse Practitioner, you will be a clinical leader and a primary advocate for their health, dignity, and quality of life. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where your voice matters. At the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), we do things differently. Our residents aren't just patients; they are members of a vibrant community. As a cornerstone of our medical team, you will provide comprehensive clinical evaluations and personalized treatment for the residents of WLRC.

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

• Champion Resident Wellness: Manage complex health challenges and coordinate care that aligns with individual needs and nursing standards.
• Comprehensive Care: Perform full physical exams, diagnostic work-ups, and procedures to ensure our residents thrive.
• Clinical Leadership: Facilitate seamless transitions for residents between healthcare settings and advocate for their physiological stability.
• Empower the Team: Serve as a mentor and resource for staff and families, providing the education and tools they need to support resident progress.
• Collaborate for Success: Work hand-in-hand with an interdisciplinary team (Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses) to ensure a 360-degree approach to care.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of medical advancements through continuous education and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**The position requires a Wyoming State Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN) with prescriptive authority and Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy certification.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of medicine and/or nursing including pediatric, obstetrical, gynecological, surgical, and /or emergency outpatient medical care.
• Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Knowledge of diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of Public Health initiatives and outcomes.
• Knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
• Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to the profession and governing regulations for an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• Skills in computer usage and use of electronic health records.
• Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
• Ability to maintain current provider cards in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Skills in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate effectively and positively with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

As required by the Licensing Board
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the Wyoming Board of Nursing.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to bend, lift, twist, pull, push, etc. as would be expected to provide patient care and treatment in clinic and hospital settings.
• Ability to work directly with residents who display aggressive and challenging behaviors.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an At-Will position.
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.

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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.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(HSNP12) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(HSNP12) Are you licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the Wyoming Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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(AB) Please provide your license/certificate no. in the box below.
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(HSNP12) Do you currently have prescriptive authority, or can you obtain Wyoming prescriptive authority?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have psychiatry specialty training and experience?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your psychiatry specialty training and experience.
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Do you have Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy certification?

• Yes
• No

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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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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(A1) If you selected 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.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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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.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A) 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 https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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