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 is hiring a Mental Health Registered Nurse for its Crisis Care Center. The role may be filled at multiple career levels based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, demonstrated skill set, and assessment during interviews and other job-related evaluations. The final level and corresponding compensation are determined at the time of offer. Different levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Mental Health nurses provide specialized care to individuals 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 in various settings.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills while providing care under close supervision. Nurse Level 2 (N2) is a developing independent practitioner who 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 the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to Utah.
• If residency is not being changed to Utah, maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
• Different career levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements to qualify for placement at the corresponding level.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, and support patients.
• At Nurse Level 1, provide patient care under close supervision while developing foundational clinical skills.
• At Nurse Level 2, independently manage routine patient care and escalate more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• At Nurse Level 3, 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