Senior Registered Nurse

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Lehi, UT

9d • $32 - $47 • 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. The mission of the Utah State Developmental Center is to serve as "a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support." This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility.

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

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED