Job Opening for a
Registered Nurse (RN)
for the
Washington County Sheriff's Office
at
Purgatory Correctional Facility
Starting Wage $36.06 to $51.88 Depending on Experience / Full Time with Benefits
Hours: Shifts may include rotations of day and night, including holidays and weekends.
Washington County offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- $50k term life insurance policy, $50k accident insurance and long-term disability Insurance provided by the employer for each employee.
- 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, increasing with years of service
- 13 paid holidays each year
- Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement benefits, provided in addition to your salary
Learn more about Washington County employee benefits: https://www.washco.utah.gov/departments/human-resources/employee-resources/
What You'll Do:
As a Registered Nurse with the Washington County Correctional Facility, you will provide professional nursing care to inmates in a secure correctional environment. Responsibilities include:
- Assessing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions
- Administering medications safely and accurately
- Performing health screenings, vital signs, blood draws, and diagnostic testing
- Responding to medical emergencies
- Monitoring and managing alcohol and drug withdrawal
- Coordinating care with physicians, dentists, hospitals, and mental health providers
- Completing intake medical screenings and maintaining accurate medical documentation
- Providing patient education and medication counseling
- Supporting correctional staff while maintaining a safe and secure environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah
- No prior nursing experience required
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid Utah Driver License
- Ability to pass an extensive background investigation
Only Applications submitted online will be accepted.
Deadline: August 4th, 2026
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.