Registered Nurse at Receiving Center- Part Time
About The Position
Join our team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part Time Registered Nurse at the Receiving Center in Provo, Utah! In this impactful role, you'll directly support individuals in crisis and make a meaningful impact every day. With a competitive wage of $21.68–$39.87/hour , this position is perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, leads with empathy, and wants to be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation. Schedule: Days are varied, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (One Saturday and Sunday a month, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM) Compensation: Registered Nurse $31.48-$39.87/hour, Licensed Practical Nurse $21.68–$27.49/hour (DOE and licensure) About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited college or university
- Current, active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) license OR active Utah Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Ability to successfully pass a drug screening, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check
- Must obtain Utah Office of Licensing BCI clearance after hire
- Ability to provide official licensure documentation upon conditional offer
Nice To Haves
- Prior mental health or behavioral health experience preferred
- Bilingual Spanish speakers may qualify for additional wage incentives
Responsibilities
- Monitor and administer medications while educating clients on proper use and treatment compliance.
- Track medication effects, recognize adverse reactions, and communicate observations to medical staff.
- Document doctor's orders, progress notes, and intake/admission records to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
- Participate in treatment team reviews and maintain up-to-date clinical documentation.
- Coordinate with doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
- Complete health assessments including vitals, mental status evaluations, and progress monitoring.
- Assist clients with accessing free or subsidized medication programs and maintain accurate medication inventories.
- Prepare pill boxes for designated programs and maintain controlled-substance logs.
- Communicate with clients, guardians, and prescribers regarding medication instructions and authorizations.
- Provide individual and group health education to support positive mental-health habits.
- Support residential programs with medication management, medical appointments, and daily wellbeing needs.
- Investigate documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance with WBH medication protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
