Registered Nurse -TL- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus

On-site benefits

In-office work environment

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

Utah State Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses to deliver compassionate patient care in a state hospital setting. In-office on-site roles include a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a commitment to comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

Key responsibilities include direct and indirect care, clinical follow-ups, patient chart maintenance, and medical consultations in specialized areas. Qualifications require RN licensure in Utah, a clean background, and experience with mentally ill

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Utah is required.
• Must pass a criminal history check.
• Experience in direct patient care for mentally ill patients is required.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, flexibility, and willingness to try new things.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to enhance patient health.
• Organize clinical follow-ups and activities.
• Perform physical exams and preventive health measures as needed.
• Maintain and update patient charts and information.
• Provide medical consultation in specialized areas as needed.
• Inform patients about rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.

Skills

RN licensure

Criminal history check

Direct patient care (mentally ill)

Enthusiastic and flexible

Job description

The Utah State Hospital is hiring Full-Time Registered Nurses who are ready to make a real difference. We offer more than just a paycheck, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, a humanistic approach to care, and the support you need to thrive.

Now Offering $3000 Sign-on Bonus for New Full Time Registered Nurse

Payments will be paid out by the first two months of employment after signing a year commitment contract

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $38.69 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Keera Johnson | [e-mail] | 801.344.4211

Application Deadline

9/27/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Among other responsibilities, some duties you will carry out are:

• Giving direct and indirect care with the goal of enhancing patient health.
• Organize clinical follow-ups and activities.
• Performs physical examinations and/or preventive health measures to assess and evaluate patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.
• Provides medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
• Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Utah.
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Has professional work experience in a direct patient care setting for mentally ill patients or clients.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to try things they haven't done before.

About The Role

We currently offer full time, Time Limited (TL) acuity pool positions. Medical insurance benefits are available and start day one for our full-time employees. Additional benefits of moving from a Time Limited position to a Schedule B position include paid holidays, annual and sick leave accruals, and elective benefit options, including dental and vison insurance.The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits. To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page here .

Location

1300 East Center Street

Provo, Utah, 84603

United States

Background Check Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Schedule Code

TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

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.

Additional Benefits

• Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
• Beautiful campus near the Wasatch mountains.
• Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
• Access to comfort rooms while on campus, and as well as other mental wellness benefits.
• Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

If you have questions about training, or you would like to speak to our Nursing hiring team or schedule an interview, you can reach out by calling: 385-248-9395 during regular business hours.

The Agency

Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner. You can find more information about the Utah State Hospital here .

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 [phone].

Supplemental Information

• 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.
• Utah State Hospital provides comprehensive violence prevention and deescalation training for all employees during orientation. Ongoing training is provided to prioritize staff and patient safety.
• Job involves working with a seriously mentally ill population in a secure, potentially stressful environment.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use is NOT allowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• This continuous recruitment may be used to fill future full-time benefited positions vacancies when they become available at the Utah State Hospital.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.