Registered Nurse - RN

Washington County • Hurricane, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Registered Nurse (RN) position for the Washington County Sheriff's Office at Purgatory Correctional Facility. The role involves providing professional nursing care to inmates in a secure correctional environment. Responsibilities include assessing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions, administering medications, performing health screenings, responding to medical emergencies, monitoring and managing alcohol and drug withdrawal, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, completing intake medical screenings, maintaining accurate medical documentation, providing patient education, and supporting correctional staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah
• No prior nursing experience required
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Utah Driver License
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions
• Administering medications safely and accurately
• Performing health screenings, vital signs, blood draws, and diagnostic testing
• Responding to medical emergencies
• Monitoring and managing alcohol and drug withdrawal
• Coordinating care with physicians, dentists, hospitals, and mental health providers
• Completing intake medical screenings and maintaining accurate medical documentation
• Providing patient education and medication counseling
• Supporting correctional staff while maintaining a safe and secure environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $50k term life insurance policy
• $50k accident insurance
• Long-term disability Insurance
• 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, increasing with years of service
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree