Registered Nurse Full Time

Wasatch Behavioral Health; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 65,990,000 - 118,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & 401k

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Annual Pay Increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, client-centered behavioral healthcare alongside psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams. You will support the mental and physical health of clients across programs and help advance recovery.

This role offers a competitive wage of $23.03–$41.29/hour DOE and licensure, with a Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health, vision, and PTO.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer medications while educating clients on proper use and treatment compliance.
• Track medication effects, recognize adverse reactions, and communicate observations to medical staff.
• Document doctor's orders, progress notes, and intake/admission records for accuracy and audit readiness.
• Participate in treatment team reviews and maintain up-to-date clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete health assessments including vitals, mental status evaluations, and progress monitoring.
• Assist clients with accessing free or subsidized medication programs and maintain inventories.
• Prepare pill boxes for designated programs and maintain controlled-substance logs.
• Communicate with clients, guardians, and prescribers regarding medication instructions.
• Provide individual and group health education to support positive mental-health habits.
• Support residential programs with medication management, medical appointments, and daily wellbeing needs.
• Investigate documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance with WBH protocols.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact through compassionate, client-centered behavioral healthcare. You'll work alongside psychiatrists, DNPs/APRNs, and multidisciplinary teams to support the mental and physical health of clients across a variety of programs. This position offers a competitive wage of $23.03–$41.29/hour and the opportunity to help individuals and families improve their wellness, achieve greater independence, and move forward in their recovery journey.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 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 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

• Monitor and administer medications while educating clients on proper use and treatment compliance.
• Track medication effects, recognize adverse reactions, and communicate observations to medical staff.
• Document doctor's orders, progress notes, and intake/admission records to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Participate in treatment team reviews and maintain up-to-date clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete health assessments including vitals, mental status evaluations, and progress monitoring.
• Assist clients with accessing free or subsidized medication programs and maintain accurate medication inventories.
• Prepare pill boxes for designated programs and maintain controlled-substance logs.
• Communicate with clients, guardians, and prescribers regarding medication instructions and authorizations.
• Provide individual and group health education to support positive mental-health habits.
• Support residential programs with medication management, medical appointments, and daily wellbeing needs.
• Investigate documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance with WBH medication protocols.

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