Registered Nurse- Utah State Hospital

Position Overview

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT UTAH STATE HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES ONLY. Whether you're a newly licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or a seasoned professional, the Utah State Hospital Nursing Department invites you to join our team! Now Offering $3000 Sign-on Bonus For New Full Time Registered Nurse! (Payments will be paid out during the first two months of employment after signing a year commitment.)

Our Mission: The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We assist patients to reach their potential through individualized treatment in a caring, humanistic, and professional manner. For more information about our programs and philosophy, please visit our website.

If you have questions about training, or you would like to speak to our Nursing hiring team or schedule an interview, please call 385.248.9395 during regular business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide both direct and indirect patient care to enhance patient health.
• Organize clinical follow-ups and activities.
• Perform physical examinations and/or preventive health measures to assess and evaluate patients’ clinical problems and needs.
• Maintain and update patient charts, records, and information.
• Provide medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
• Inform clients about their rights, options, benefits, services, goals, and expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Utah.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check.
• Ability to work safely with operating machines, contagious diseases, and hazardous chemicals while following special safety precautions.
• Physical capability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs) repeatedly and/or for long durations.
• Ability to manage occasional exposure to potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations.
• Understanding that Utah State Hospital is a non-smoking campus.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous Compensation including shift differentials and competitive pay.
• Incredible Benefits Package featuring health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays, leave accrual, alternating weekends off, and flexible scheduling.
• Full time RNs benefit from guaranteed hours and no mandatory overtime.
• Additional perks include access to a UTA Bus Pass, a beautiful campus near the Wasatch Mountains, an on-site cafeteria, dedicated comfort rooms, mental wellness benefits, and access to the USH Disc Golf Course.