Part Time Registered Nurse

Wasatch; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish language incentives

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is hiring a Part-Time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for the Foothill Treatment Center in Spanish Fork, Utah. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $23.03–$41.29, DOE and licensure, with weekend shifts Sat-Sun every other week, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

You will administer psychiatric meds, document care, review labs, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to support recovery.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• Utah RN or LPN license current.
• Mental health or behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications and assess side effects.
• Complete documentation including progress notes and admissions paperwork.
• Review labs and communicate updates to medical staff.
• Liaise with hospitals, pharmacies, residential programs and healthcare partners.
• Conduct mental status and basic physical evaluations (vitals, BMI, mood).
• Support medication programs and prior authorizations.

Skills

Medication administration

Assessment

Team coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with our Substance Use Disorder Program at the Foothill Treatment Center in Spanish Fork, Utah! With a competitive wage of $23.03–$41.29/hour, this role offers the opportunity to use your clinical skills while supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey. Foothill Treatment Center is a co-ed residential substance use disorder facility offering both residential and detox services. Residential clients typically participate in treatment for 60–90 days and receive individualized services including therapy, case management, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), medication management, gender-specific treatment, and group therapy. Detox clients typically participate for 3–10 days while receiving support from a therapist, case manager, and nurse based on their individual treatment and withdrawal needs.

Schedule: Saturday-Sunday (Every Other), 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Compensation: $23.03–$41.29 DOE and Licensure

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What You'll Do as a Registered Nurse orLicensed Practical Nurse

• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications; assess for side effects and adverse reactions.
• Complete documentation including progress notes, doctor's orders, and admissions paperwork.
• Review labs, interpret preliminary results, and communicate essential updates to medical staff.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, pharmacies, residential programs, and other healthcare partners.
• Conduct mental status and basic physical evaluations (vitals, BMI, appearance, mood, etc.).
• Support clients with medication programs, pill box prep, and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate care with clients, guardians, prescribers, and insurance when needed.
• Provide educational groups promoting positive health habits.
• Assist with medical appointments for clients and monitor daily wellbeing.
• Maintain medication inventory, audit readiness, and ensure accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited college or university
• Current Utah RN or LPN license.
• Prior mental health or behavioral health experience preferred
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screening, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check
• Must obtain Utah Office of Licensing BCI clearance after hire
• Ability to provide official licensure documentation upon conditional offer
• Bilingual Spanish speakers may qualify for additional wage incentives

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.