Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Intermountain Health

1d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. The RN assesses patients’ physical, social, and psychological status and gathers information from patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN uses assessment findings and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care, including education and plans for support after the current episode of care. The RN directs interdisciplinary care through delegation, coordination, and collaboration; delivers or delegates care consistent with the care plan and professional licensure; and prioritizes and organizes care delivery. The RN evaluates patient responses and outcomes, revising the plan as appropriate. The RN promotes the nursing profession and the development of others, integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, works within the scope of licensure, and provides accurate and timely documentation. This position is at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, with 36 scheduled hours per week. The hourly pay range is $35.22–$53.29, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
As of the job description's last update on 04/27/2025, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Employees hired or promoted before that date are held to the minimum requirements in place at the time of hire or promotion.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including patient transfers and ambulation assistance, handling supplies and equipment, and extended standing when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, other disciplines, support staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking.
Involve patients, families, the care team, and physicians in care planning, including identifying education needs.
Plan for patients’ ongoing support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct interdisciplinary care through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
Provide or delegate care consistent with the care plan, care guidelines, and professional licensure provisions.
Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care, managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions through review of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
Revise the plan of care and reassess changes as indicated.
Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, work within licensure scope, and document accurately and promptly.