Senior Registered Nurse

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Health Services Division is hiring a Senior Registered Nurse for Clinical Services at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position performs advanced and supervisory tasks for health programs or nursing assignments and exercises independent professional discretion based on licensure in general duty and clinical nursing settings. The role may also direct or supervise medical staff.

This is an in-office, on-site, full-time position. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections background screening. A criminal history check and drug test are required.

Requirements

• Utah licensure as a registered nurse (RN), under Utah Code 58-31b-301(2)(b).
• At least one year of licensure and clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Two or more years as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of correctional healthcare experience is listed as an ideal-candidate qualification.
• Strong supervisory and management skills.
• Ability to coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
• Skill in directing staff assignments based on priority of care.
• Critical-thinking skills for resolving clinical issues.
• Understanding of triage principles and actions.
• Ability to assess staffing needs and patterns and make appropriate staff assignments.
• Solid understanding of nursing principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds, repeatedly and/or for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with one year of acute care medical, psychiatric, EMS, and correctional health experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications are preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications.
• Ability to be a positive motivator.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced and supervisory tasks for health programs or nursing assignments within Clinical Services.
• Exercise independent professional discretion in general duty and clinical nursing settings.
• Direct or supervise medical staff, as needed.
• Coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
• Direct staff assignments according to priority of care.
• Assess staffing needs and patterns and make appropriate staff assignments.
• Resolve clinical issues using critical thinking.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work contributing to a service that benefits the community.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance is described as an important part of the organization's culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed