Registered Nurse - Receiving Center

We are currently accepting applications for a Part Time Registered Nurse for our Receiving Center Team.

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. The Receiving Center is a 7 day a week, 24 hour a day, 365 days a year adult crisis center. We work with individuals experiencing crisis to try and connect them with as many resources as possible during their stay with us. When a client walks in they will meet with nursing staff, therapists and case managers. We see individuals referred to us internally as well as from, hospitals, police, family, religious organizations word of mouth.

Can underfill with a current LPN license.

Schedule: Days may vary, 8 hour shifts and up to 29 hours per week

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:

RN

Base Salary starting at $29.80 - $37.75 DOE

LPN

Base salary starting at $20.53 - $26 per hour DOE

Additional compensation available for Spanish speakers, after testing proficiency.

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.