Registered Nurse Full Time

Wasatch Behavioral Health; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & 401(k)

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

HSA contributions

FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual Pay Increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to support the Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) Center in Provo, Utah. The role involves follow-up medical care, medication support, and nursing services for individuals with severe mental illness and complex behavioral needs.

The position offers $23.03–$41.29/hour DOE and licensure, with opportunities to float to outpatient and residential programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree in Nursing (AN), accredited college.
• Current Utah RN license required; LPNs may be considered underfill.
• Mental health experience preferred.
• Must pass drug screen, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check.
• Must obtain Utah Office of Licensing BCI clearance after hire.
• Official licensure documentation required upon conditional offer.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and document medications, assess side effects.
• Perform medical assessments and admission procedures, document progress.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate medical appointments and continuity of care for residential clients.
• Conduct urine screenings and health evaluations as needed.
• Provide patient education and facilitate groups on medications and coping strategies.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Registered Nurse supporting our Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) Center in Provo, Utah. In this flexible role, you'll work alongside a compassionate, multidisciplinary team to provide follow‑up medical care, medication support, and nursing services to individuals experiencing severe mental illness and complex behavioral health needs. This position offers a competitive wage of $23.03–$41.29/hour, with opportunities to float to additional outpatient and residential programs as needed. IRT provides supportive residential care as an alternative to hospitalization, helping clients build stability, develop daily living skills, and work toward greater independence.

Schedule

• Wednesday: 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
• Friday: 6:30 AM-10:30 PM
• Saturday‑Sunday (Every Other): 6:30 AM-10:30 PM

Compensation:

$23.03–$41.29 DOE and Licensure

Benefits

• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
• Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits Plan
• Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 12 Paid Annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance‑use services. We're committed to collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees are supported and empowered.

What You'll Do as a Registered Nurse

• Administer, monitor, and document medications, assessing and responding to side effects or adverse reactions
• Complete medical assessments, admission procedures, and thorough client progress documentation
• Partner with psychiatrists, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver person‑centered treatment plans
• Coordinate medical appointments, medication assistance programs, and continuity‑of‑care needs for residential clients
• Conduct urine screenings along with physical and mental health evaluations as clinically appropriate
• Provide client education and facilitate groups on medication compliance, wellness, and healthy coping strategies
• Serve as a liaison between clients, medical professionals, and community agencies to ensure clear, coordinated care

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• Current Utah RN license required. LPNs may be considered as an underfill.
• Mental health experience preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check.
• Must obtain a Utah Office of Licensing BCI clearance after hire.
• Must provide official licensure documentation upon conditional offer.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

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.

Salary: $23.03 - $41.29 per hour