What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse at IRT - Part Time position at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-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
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.
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Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply today and take the next step toward a career that genuinely transforms lives. We can't wait to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!
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 - $41