Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $33.50 - $41.44 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter Tiffany Wagner
Application Deadline Continuous until filled.

Please Note: Shift times and days off will vary depending on job openings.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Developing and revising plan of care based on assessments data and individuals outcomes.
• Implementing prescribed nursing interventions.
• Documenting timely outcome based information.
• Administering prescribed medications as needed.
• Assisting in transporting individuals to medical appointments outside of the facility or to on-site clinics.
• Providing direct patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Maintaining and updating patient charts records and information in an in-house computer program.
• Performing physical examinations and/or preventive health measures to assess and evaluate patients clinical problems and health care needs.
• Coordinating clinical activities and follow-up.
• In-servicing direct care staff to assist individuals in taking medications through a self-medication program.
• Working with individuals with feeding pumps and administering medications through G & J tubes.

Qualifications

Minimum or day-one qualifications:

• Will have a Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Utah.
• One or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred but not required.
• One or more years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred but not required.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Knowledge of interactions and adverse reactions of drugs medications and their dosage
• Administer first aid and/or CPR
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts explore alternatives and propose quality solutions
• Speak clearly concisely and effectively; listen to and understand
• Information and ideas as presented verbally information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide 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
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Maintain confidentiality and deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity tact and professionalism
• Computer skills including ability to use Microsoft office suite
• Understanding of psychiatric disorders and medication management
• Ability to observe details at close range and at a distance
• Ability to observe physical conditions behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
• Ability to hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity

About the Role

Registered Nurses in this working level job perform a full range of nursing tasks in a variety of settings and with a variety of patient groups care providers and/or facilities. Exercise independent professional discretion based on licensure in general duty settings clinical nursing settings and/or in public health programs.

Location
895 N 900 E
American Fork Utah 84003
United States
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• 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.

The Agency
The Nurses will help support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support. For more information regarding the Utah State Developmental Center please clickhere!

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Required Experience:

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