Nurse 2026-00901
Salary
$30.84 Hourly
Location
Worland, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-00901
Department
Department Of Family Services
Division
Wyoming Boys School
Opening Date
03/26/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
HSNU08
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Boys' School (WBS) is a secure treatment facility where dedicated professionals help young men ages 12-21 build better futures. Our team provides a structured and supportive environment focused on emotional well-being, education, and mental health care, guiding youth toward positive change and successful reintegration into their families and communities.
As a Registered Nurse at WBS, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents while enjoying the flexibility you need. We understand that work-life balance is important, which is why we are offering flexible schedules with the option to work either full-time or part-time. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing care, assess and respond to medical needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a setting that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career with great benefits, a strong sense of purpose, and the flexibility to fit your life, we'd love to have you on our team.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
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Worland is located within the Big Horn Basin and along the Big Horn River in beautiful Northwestern Wyoming. We are fortunate to have easy access to the Big Horn Mountains to the west and the Wind River Mountains to the south including the Wind River Canyon. A community hub for the 5,487 people who reside within the city limits, Worland has a proud heritage of initiative, innovation, and just plain grit. A great city to raise a family, Worland offers excitement for everyone.
Human Resource Contact: Judie Petersen judie.petersen3@wyo.gov or 307-777-3547
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to Registered Nurse applicants with an associates degree and 1 year of experience in a correctional setting.
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associates Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
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:
Supplemental Information
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
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:
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
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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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(HSNU08) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(HSNU08) 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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Do you have one or more years of experience working in a correctional setting?
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(PREA Question) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community, confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?
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(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?
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(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. 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 veterans 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 https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Employer State of Wyoming
Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the
General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone 307-777-7188
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm