Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a career in state government. Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement patient treatment plans while providing a safe, caring, and respectful environment for Wyoming State Hospital patients. We have several openings.

The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. There are concerts, shopping, dining, professional sporting events, and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. Evanston's area is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales brenda.hales@wyo.gov 307-444-0791

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

• Monitor patient behaviors while providing support and nursing interventions.
• Encourage appropriate behaviors that enhance participation in recovery.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Assist patients with daily planning.
• Document patient progress during hospitalization.
• Participate in shift change reports and team meetings.
• Assist nurses with milieu management and work environment safety.
• Utilize de-escalation interventions as necessary.
• Take on-call on a rotation basis.
• Be the first to float to other units, as necessary.
• Serve as a mentor to new Human Services Aides and Human Services Specialists.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Services Aide

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• CNA Certification at the time of hire
• Ability to complete Shahbaz training within twelve (12) months of hire (only applicable for Shahbazim positions at the Wyoming Life Resource Center)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution :
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Services Aide

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• CNA Certification at the time of hire
• Ability to complete Shahbaz training within twelve (12) months of hire (only applicable for Shahbazim positions at the Wyoming Life Resource Center)

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 
  Ability to perform CPR, First Aide, Crisis Management, and utilize proper infection control and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or one-quarter of one's body weight with assistance.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• 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

048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - Wyoming State Hospital

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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.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefits package. Please click here for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits*.