Mental Health Registered Nurse - Crisis Care Center

University of Utah Health • South Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks a patient-focused Mental Health Registered Nurse for its Crisis Care Center. The organization’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education, supported by a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. Mental Health nurses provide specialized care to people experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. They collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, and support patients.

This position may be filled at multiple career levels based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill. Candidates who advance in the hiring process may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final level and compensation are determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements for each level. Career levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner who develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision. Nurse Level 2 (N2) is a developing nurse who independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex needs as appropriate. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced, confident practitioner who independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if changing residency to Utah.
• Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
• Additional certification, education, and experience requirements may apply depending on the career level.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, and support patients.
• At N1, provide patient care under close supervision while developing foundational clinical skills.
• At N2, independently manage routine patient care and escalate more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• At N3, independently manage typical patient complexity, anticipate needs, and adapt care to clinical variations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed