Registered Nurse
State of Utah
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Registered Nurse
State of Utah
250 Health & Human Services
Location
Utah, 84129
Salary
$40.96 - $40.96
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a registered nurse working in Utah's correctional health services, where you'll provide medical care to incarcerated individuals, coordinate treatments, and maintain health records to help improve their well-being and promote public safety.
It's ideal for compassionate nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and have experience in high-stress settings like prisons or emergency care.
The role involves 12-hour shifts, either days or nights, with some weekend rotations.
Key Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah
- Ability to pass fingerprinting background check and drug screening
- Previous healthcare experience in EMS, acute care, or correctional settings (preferred)
- Provide direct and indirect patient care, including health maintenance and illness prevention
- Coordinate clinical activities, follow-ups, and medical consultations
- Maintain and update patient charts, records, and information
- Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs., and work with potential hazards like contagious diseases
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to work as a Registered Nurse in the Correctional Health Services Division. If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
- Coordinates clinical activities and follow-up.
- Provides medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
- Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
- Adapts program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns.
- Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.
- Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah.
- Must be able to pass a fingerprinting background check and drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous healthcare experience in an EMS, acute care or correctional health care setting.
Schedules:
- We are currently hiring for either days or nights. Please note, your answer to the supplemental question regarding the schedule you would prefer may result in you being excluded from interviews.
- Days: 6:00AM - 6:00PM, seven 12-hour shifts per pay period with rotating weekends.
- Nights: 6:00PM - 6:00AM, seven 12-hour shifts per pay period with rotating weekends.
Why You Should Join Our Team
The Division of Correctional Health Services has a mission of improving the lives of staff and individuals who are incarcerated and promoting public safety by delivering safe and effective integrated healthcare. To learn more about the agency, please click HERE.
Additional Information
Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Utah.Utah Code: 58-31b-301 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.
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