Licensed Practial Nurse- Utah State Hospital

Full Job Description

The Utah State Hospital is looking for several caring, diligent, career minded LPN 's to join our team. At Utah State Hospital, LPN's work as part of the professional treatment team to offer compassionate care to mentally ill patients with a wide range of ages and abilities. We have the pleasure of working with the best staff, in a beautiful modern facilities, situated on a picturesque campus at the foot of the Wasatch mountains.

Responsibilities:

Do you enjoy providing patients with care that enhances their quality of life as an LPN? Some duties include:

• Utilize the Medication Administration Record to administer medications and treatments to patients.
• Document medication administration and manage controlled substance counts during shift.
• Complete patient assessments and provide patient monitoring as indicated.
• Document in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinate with the treatment team.
• Follow policies and procedures while providing care.

• Registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Utah.
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Why You Should Join Our Team

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page here.

Additional Benefits:

• Access to a UTA Bus Pass.

• Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.

• Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

• Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

Our Mission:
The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.

For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy, we invite you to browse our WEBSITE.

Additional Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.

• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

• Department of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. No tobacco or E-ciggarette use is allowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.

This continuous recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies when they become available at the Utah State Hospital.