Registered Nurse - Intensive Residential Treatment

We are currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Registered Nurse for our Intensive Residential Treatment Program.

You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community.

IRT is a residential care/treatment program to help adults with chronic mental illness by providing resources, services, and support in a positive environment as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. It is a 16-bed, unlocked residential facility serving both men and women. IRT is staffed with 24-hour, 7-day a week personnel including a nurse. Services include: assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, skills development, case management, day treatment, and medication management.

If you have a current LPN license you are eligible to underfill for this position.

Schedule:

Essential Functions (Performs all or some of the following)

Monitors and administers medications for patients, provides patient/client education regarding medications and importance of treatment compliance; refers programs for clients needing life-coping skills; monitors effect of medication to recognizes adverse reactions.
Writes patient progress notes; records and documents doctor's orders; prepares and processes admissions/Intake paperwork; assures accuracy of billable work hours; participates in team reviews of treatment plans; verifies legal documentation and assures "audit" readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse: Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in nursing; plus, must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah. Preference will be given for experience in the field of mental health.

Licensed Practical Nurse: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Compensation:

Registered Nurse: $29.80 - $37.75 per hour DOE

Licensed PracticalNurse: $20.53 - $26.00 per hour DOE

Excellent Benefits Package Including:

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401K options)

Public Employee Health Plan Medical and Dental Insurance

Employer Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions

12 Paid Annual Holidays

Generous leave time (PTO)

Company Paid Life, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.