Inpatient Mental Health Nurse - Evening Shift

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Mental Health Registered Nurse at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) in Salt Lake City. This evening, full‑time, on‑site role delivers compassionate psychiatric care and works with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with mental health conditions.

Final level and compensation depend on qualifications and experience; Utah RN licensure, Interstate Compact requirements, and post‑hire assessments determine placement within the practice setting.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Criminal background check and/or drug screen may be required.
• Multi-lingual candidates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in mental health setting under supervision/independently depending on level.
• Assess, treat, and support patients with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
• Shift: Evening; Mon-Wed, 1900-0700 at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) on-site.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (Utah)

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Mental Health Registered Nurse at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) in Salt Lake City. This evening, full‑time, on‑site role delivers compassionate psychiatric care and works with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with mental health conditions.

Final level and compensation depend on qualifications and experience; Utah RN licensure, Interstate Compact requirements, and post‑hire assessments determine placement within the practice setting.