Registered Nurse - Correctional Health Services

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 78.300 - 95.700; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Zusammenfassung

The State of Utah is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for the Correctional Health Services Division in Salt Lake City. This role involves providing essential nursing care to the inmate population while maintaining proper documentation and administering medications.

Applicants are required to hold an unrestricted RN license in Utah and must pass background checks. Benefits include job stability, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah.
• Ability to pass a fingerprinting background check and drug screening.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional nursing care to the inmate population.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Assess and triage patients requesting healthcare services.
• Provide emergency nursing care.
• Maintain and update patient charts and records.

Kenntnisse

Basic life support certification

Advanced cardiac life support certification

Emergency medical services experience

Acute care experience

Post-acute care experience

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse License in the state of Utah

Jobbeschreibung

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $41.98 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | [e-mail] Application Deadline – 12/31/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to work as a Registered Nurse in the Correctional Health Services Division. If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.

• Provide professional nursing care to the inmate population at the Utah State Correctional Facility.
• Administer medications as ordered by a CHS Medical Provider.
• Assess and triage patients requesting healthcare services.
• Provide emergency nursing care to patients with urgent medical conditions.
• Maintain and update patient charts, records, and information.

Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre‑employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

Supplemental Information

• Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Utah. Utah Code: 58-31b-301
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Qualifications

Minimum or day‑one qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprinting background check and drug screening.

Preferred or Trainable/on‑the‑job qualifications

• Basic life support and advanced cardiac life support certifications.
• Experience in emergency medical services, acute care (medical or psychiatric), or post‑acute care (skilled nursing facility, home health or long‑term acute care).

About The Role

Location: 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116, United States

Background Check Required: Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required: Yes.

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service.

Benefits

• 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

For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website.

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 (801) 957‑9390.