Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact through compassionate, client-centered behavioral healthcare. You'll work alongside psychiatrists, DNPs/APRNs, and multidisciplinary teams to support the mental and physical health of clients across a variety of programs. This position offers a competitive wage of $23.03–$41.29/hour and the opportunity to help individuals and families improve their wellness, achieve greater independence, and move forward in their recovery journey.Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PMCompensation: $23.03–$41.29 DOE and LicensureBenefitsUtah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental InsuranceVision Benefits PlanEmployer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) ContributionsFlexible Spending Account (FSA) OptionsCompany-Paid Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance12 Paid Annual HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Scheduled Annual Pay IncreasesAbout Us: Wasatch Behavioral HealthWasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.What You'll Do as a Registered NurseMonitor and administer medications while educating clients on proper use and treatment compliance.Track medication effects, recognize adverse reactions, and communicate observations to medical staff.Document doctor's orders, progress notes, and intake/admission records to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.Participate in treatment team reviews and maintain up-to-date clinical documentation.Coordinate with doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.Complete health assessments including vitals, mental status evaluations, and progress monitoring.Assist clients with accessing free or subsidized medication programs and maintain accurate medication inventories.Prepare pill boxes for designated programs and maintain controlled-substance logs.Communicate with clients, guardians, and prescribers regarding medication instructions and authorizations.Provide individual and group health education to support positive mental-health habits.Support residential programs with medication management, medical appointments, and daily wellbeing needs.Investigate documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance with WBH medication protocols.QualificationsAssociate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.Current Utah RN license required. LPNs may be considered as an underfill.Mental health experience preferred.Must pass a drug screen, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check.Must obtain a Utah Office of Licensing BCI clearance after hire.Must provide official licensure documentation upon conditional offer.Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.Apply TodayReady to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!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.
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