Residential Nursing Supervisor at Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) – Full Time

Wasatch Behavioral Health•Provo, UT

1d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Residential Nursing Supervisor at our Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) program in Provo, Utah, earning $34.76–$44.03/hour . In this leadership role, you'll oversee nursing operations in a residential mental health setting, support and supervise nursing staff, and collaborate closely with medical and clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality care for individuals receiving mental health and substance use treatment. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Compensation: $34.76–$44.30 DOE and Education Benefits Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options) Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance Vision Benefits Plan Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance 12 Paid Annual Holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Scheduled Annual Pay Increases 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. What You'll Do as a Residential Nursing Supervisor Supervise and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, Human Service Workers, and other assigned personnel Coordinate nursing schedules, shift coverage, staff assignments, and milieu schedules Monitor nursing practices to ensure compliance with agency policies, licensing standards, and state regulations Review, maintain, and sign off on clinical documentation, charts, and medication records Oversee medication administration, narcotic counts, injections, and medication monitoring Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, hospitals, and external agencies regarding patient care Prepare admissions, discharges, reports, audits, and required documentation for state agencies Participate in treatment team meetings, quality assurance activities, and admissions committees Provide staff training, in-services, and infection control education Respond to on-call crises and provide consultation as needed Perform group and individual health education and behavior management services Assist with purchasing and inventory of food, medical supplies, and equipment Complete additional duties as assigned to support program operations Qualifications Education & Experience: Associate degree from an accredited nursing or medical program Four (4) years of progressively responsible nursing experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah (required) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychotropic medications, and medication safety Experience with supervision, staff development, and employee evaluation Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase Work Environment Work is performed primarily in a clinical residential treatment setting with appropriate climate controls Regular interaction with clients experiencing acute mental health and substance use needs Duties require periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting Occasional exposure to emotionally intense or crisis situations requiring professional judgment and emotional regulation Requires sustained attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards Frequent use of computers, medical equipment, and electronic health record systems Work involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, clinical, medical, and administrative staff Apply Today Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited nursing or medical program
Four (4) years of progressively responsible nursing experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah (required)
Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychotropic medications, and medication safety
Experience with supervision, staff development, and employee evaluation
Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners

Nice To Haves

Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

Responsibilities

Supervise and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, Human Service Workers, and other assigned personnel
Coordinate nursing schedules, shift coverage, staff assignments, and milieu schedules
Monitor nursing practices to ensure compliance with agency policies, licensing standards, and state regulations
Review, maintain, and sign off on clinical documentation, charts, and medication records
Oversee medication administration, narcotic counts, injections, and medication monitoring
Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, hospitals, and external agencies regarding patient care
Prepare admissions, discharges, reports, audits, and required documentation for state agencies
Participate in treatment team meetings, quality assurance activities, and admissions committees
Provide staff training, in-services, and infection control education
Respond to on-call crises and provide consultation as needed
Perform group and individual health education and behavior management services
Assist with purchasing and inventory of food, medical supplies, and equipment
Complete additional duties as assigned to support program operations