Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01992

Department: Department Of Health

Division: Wyoming State Hospital

Job classification: HSNP12 - NURSE PRACTITIONER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Health Care Support

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position provides comprehensive medical services in diverse settings tailored specifically for an adult population. It involves delivering high-quality care through a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with other healthcare professionals. The role emphasizes collaborative efforts and includes conducting thorough clinical evaluations for patients to ensure optimal health outcomes and integrated treatment plans.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / brenda.hales@wyo.gov

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

• Performs complete histories and physical evaluations.
• Provides ongoing medical treatment to patients'
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team responsible for the medical care of patients.
• Perform on-call clinical coverage as needed and directed by the hospital medical director.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork required for patient care in a timely manner.
• Assist in follow-up planning for the discharge of patients.
• Maintain an active role in updating treatment plans.
• Participate in committees and perform administrative duties as directed by the medical director.
  
  

Examples of duties

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of pharmacology, medication side effects, risks, and benefits.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria for medical illness.
• Knowledge of how co-morbid conditions (medical and neurological conditions, substance use, intellectual limitations) can affect medical diagnosis and treatment.
• Knowledge of the guidelines, rules, ethics and regulations regarding prescribing practices.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to bend, lift, twist, push, pull, etc., as would be expected to provide patient care and treatment in the clinic and hospital settings.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• At-Will position
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
• We participate in E-Verify
• 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.

Supplemental information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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.