Registered Nurse - Correctional Health Services

Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening. Provide professional nursing care to the inmate population at the Utah State Correctional Facility. Administer medications as ordered by a CHS Medical Provider. Assess and triage patients requesting healthcare services. Provide emergency nursing care to patients with urgent medical conditions. Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.

Supplemental 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. Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of UtahMust be able to pass a fingerprinting background check and drug screening.
• Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:
• Basic life support and advanced cardiac life support certifications
• Experience in emergency medical services, acute care (medical or psychiatric), or post-acute care (skilled nursing facility, home health or long-term acute care)
• In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah. Other benefits may include: