Senior Registered Nurse

State of Utah • American Fork, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses in this senior level job perform advanced and/or supervisory tasks for health programs or nursing assignments in a variety of settings with a variety of patient groups, care providers and/or facilities. Exercise full professional discretion and technical judgment based on licensure in general duty settings, clinical nursing settings and/or in public health programs.

Requirements

• Is licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah.
• Has one or more years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Is interested in developing a rapport with intellectually disabled individuals and staff.
• Can take charge of a situation where appropriate and necessary.
• Is able to demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Is able to react quickly to situations as they unfold.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience working with the intellectually disabled
• Mental health experience

Responsibilities

• This position directly supervises a group of nurses and is responsible for occasionally covering critical shifts, if needed.
• Performing physical examinations and/or preventative health measures.
• Coordinating clinical activities and follow-up.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules.
• Documenting timely, outcome based information.
• Providing weekly and monthly reports required by the facility.
• Overseeing shift coverage for assigned building.
• Giving direct nursing care commensurate with education, training, or experience.
• Ability to administer First Aid and/or CPR.
• Utilized information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments providing career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Follow and apply treatment plans as developed by a licensed professional.
• Develop and maintain applicable professional contacts, resources and /or networks.
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Maintain composure and respond appropriately in stressful, emergency, volatile, or crisis situations.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Job Stability
• Career Growth
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior