Registered Nurse Crisis Care | Adult Outpatient Services

Valley Behavioral Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Crisis Care Nurse is a member of assigned Valley crisis teams and helps determine appropriate treatment for clients needing intensive treatment and services. The nurse provides medication coordination, nursing assessments, and monitoring of clients’ health care needs. The role combines clinical expertise, timely decision-making, and person-centered care to help clients stabilize, access treatment, and move toward recovery in clinics and community-based settings. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with alternating after-hours on-call availability. The nurse travels to assigned clinics and maintains after-hours and weekend on-call availability. The stated annual pay range starts at $71,760, with pay calculated based on years of licensed experience.

Requirements

Completion of a registered nurse training program from an accredited organization.
Graduation from ValleyAcademy after hire.
RN license in the state of practice.
CPR certification after hire.
Valley de-escalation certification after hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous ICU, ER, paramedic, or other crisis stabilization experience.
Previous behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

Provide medication management services, including behavioral health status assessment and medication administration and distribution as ordered by prescribers.
Provide care management, personal rehabilitative services, and patient education in formal groups as indicated in care plans.
Assist prescribers and clients with ongoing medication management in clinics and community-based settings.
Educate and support clients regarding medications and medical concerns.
Triage medical needs according to severity and acuity.
Provide medical screening, treatment, referrals, and support.
Perform blood draws and complete necessary lab work.
Maintain required documentation and clinical records.
Provide in-service training to program staff on common medical issues and appropriate treatment, intervention, and support strategies.
Bill for services in a timely manner.
Meet required client-care and other organizational performance expectations.
Maintain after-hours and weekend on-call availability.
Follow agency documentation policies for assessments, care plans, treatment transitions, discharge plans, and client care.
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams on clinical aspects of treatment.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards established by licensing boards and state regulations.
Meet direct-care expectations.
Participate in ongoing professional development to meet licensure, certification, and agency requirements.
Travel to assigned clinics.

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses.
On-Demand Pay access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
15 days of accrued paid time off annually, increasing by one day with each year of service.
10 paid holidays.
2 wellness days.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance options.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Garner HRA reimbursement for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Health Savings Account contributions with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families, depending on medical plan selection.
401(k) plan accepting pre-tax and Roth contributions, with a company match of up to 6% of annual salary.
Tuition reimbursement.
New licensure reimbursement.
Paid training and conference attendance.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Paid time for continuing education.