Psychiatric Subacute RN | Night Differential & On-Call Pay

Volunteers Of America, Utah; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health/dental/vision

Health Savings Account

403b retirement plan with employer 50%

Employee Assistance Program

33 paid days off to start

Life insurance

HSA contributions

Employee referral program

Job summary

Volunteers Of America, Utah is hiring a Registered Nurse for our 20-bed psychiatric subacute facility. You will work with the team APRN to manage medications, monitor for medical complications, and help patients stabilize for transition to less restrictive care.

The role requires a Utah RN license, strong crisis intervention skills, and the ability to document thoroughly. We offer comprehensive benefits, a 12-hour shift schedule, on-call duties, and a start time with a competitive hourly wage of

Qualifications

• Current Utah RN license
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
• Sound judgment within the scope of the position, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and agency policies
• Ability to maintain professionalism and adapt to change
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction
• Ability to become CPR and First Aid certified
• Ability to pass a Utah DHS Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Manage the medication system with the team psychiatrist or APRN, including administering medications and medical services
• Arrange and complete required lab work and complete necessary documentation for the medication system
• Keep clients current on labs as needed
• Screen and monitor clients for medical problems and medication side effects, and educate clients and team members about side effects
• Monitor withdrawal for patients with a detox component, including CIWA and COWS assessments
• Monitor medication safety for QTc, lithium, valproate, and clozapine, and check for drug interactions
• Screen new admissions for high-risk factors, complete initial assessments, and assist with other intake processes
• Complete medical and medication reconciliation for patients transferring from psychiatric hospitals
• Coordinate services with other medical professionals, including pharmacy staff, medication representatives, and other treatment providers
• Work with clients to build strategies that help them take medications as prescribed, such as reminders and individualized routines
• Support discharge and step-down planning with the team and receiving providers
• Complete timely, accurate documentation that meets program requirements
• Take part in daily staff meetings and treatment planning reviews
• Train staff, clients, and others on health and medication topics as needed
• Attend work on a regular and predictable basis

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Current Utah RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volunteers Of America, Utah is hiring a Registered Nurse for our 20-bed psychiatric subacute facility. You will work with the team APRN to manage medications, monitor for medical complications, and help patients stabilize for transition to less restrictive care.

The role requires a Utah RN license, strong crisis intervention skills, and the ability to document thoroughly. We offer comprehensive benefits, a 12-hour shift schedule, on-call duties, and a start time with a competitive hourly wage of