Registered Nurse at the Receiving & Outreach Center - Part Time

Wasatch Behavioral Health•Provo, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Registered Nurse at the Receiving & Outreach Center (ROC) in Provo, Utah, and make a meaningful impact through compassionate, client-centered behavioral healthcare. With a competitive wage of $23.03–$41.29/hour , you'll work alongside psychiatrists, DNPs/APRNs, therapists, peer support specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support the mental and physical health of clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The ROC provides immediate crisis mental health evaluations and consultations for adults in Utah and Wasatch Counties, partners with local law enforcement, and provides Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCOT) services when needed. Adults may stay at the Receiving Center for up to 24 hours while receiving support and stabilization services, with youth referred to Vantage Point when appropriate. Must work one weekend a month. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (Days and hours are varied) Compensation: $23.03–$41.29 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

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
Current Utah RN license required.
Must pass a drug screen, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check.
Must obtain a Utah Office of Licensing BCI clearance after hire.
Must provide official licensure documentation upon conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

LPNs may be considered as an underfill.
Mental health experience preferred.
Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

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.