Registered Nurse

Salary : $33.50 - $39.25 Hourly

Location : Utah County, UT

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 41211

Agency : 250 Health & Human Services

Unit : 4863 DHHS DSPD USDC NURSING SERVICES

Opening Date : 04 / 19 / 2024

FLSA : Exempt

Recruiter : Debi Tripp, [email protected], 801-763-4061

of Openings : 2

Location : Utah State Developmental Center895 North 900 EastAmerican Fork, UT 84003

Schedule Code Description : 12 Month Probationary Period. This is an FLSA Exempt position.

Background Check : You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code : B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements : Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link :

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, dial 711 or TTY : 800-346-4128.

Job Description

Having a sense of purpose in your work can increase your quality of life. At the Utah State Developmental Center, you can :

• Earn a total Compensation Package valued at an average of $86,000 in your first year of employment.
• Gain professional experience and vocational training in medical and social services
• Be a part of a purpose-driven community working to make a difference
• Have a life-changing impact on the clients you serve

If all of this and the idea of working in a slower paced environment sounds appealing, then join our team of dedicated, compassionate, medical professionals and help make a difference in the lives of some very special people.

Principle Job Duties

The successful candidate will have the ability to perform the following tasks :

• Developing and revising plan of care based on assessments data and individuals' outcomes.
• Implementing prescribed nursing interventions.
• Documenting timely, outcome based information.
• Administering prescribed medications as needed.
• Assisting in transporting individuals to medical appointments outside of the facility or to on-site clinics.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

• Will have a Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Utah.
• One or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred but not required
• One or more years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred but not required.

Why Join Our Team

As an employee of the Utah State Developmental Center you are given the opportunity to promote independent life skills for intellectually disabled individuals in our care.

In return, you will enjoy a great work life balance through paid time off which allows you to spend more time with your family.

Shift differential is available for various shifts.

Agency

The Nurses will help support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support.

For more information regarding the Utah State Developmental Center, please click on the link :

Example of Duties

• Providing direct patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Maintaining and updating patient charts, records, and information in an in-house computer program.
• Performing physical examinations and / or preventive health measures to assess and evaluate patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Coordinating clinical activities and follow-up.
• In-servicing direct care staff to assist individuals in taking medications through a self-medication program.
• Working with individuals with feeding pumps and administering medications through G & J tubes.

Qualifications

• interactions and adverse reactions of drugs, medications and their dosage
• administer first aid and / or CPR
• make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effectiveness
• follow and apply treatment plans as developed by a licensed professional
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• maintain confidentiality and deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• computer skills including ability to use Microsoft office suite
• understanding of psychiatric disorders and medication management
• ability to observe details at close range and at a distance.
• ability to observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
• ability to hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.

Supplemental Information

• 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 lb) with or without a reasonable accommodation, in a recurring manner and / or for long periods of time.
• 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.
• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack, etc.)
• Tobacco use is only allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds.
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• You must be determined eligible for direct patient access to provide services to a vulnerable adult in accordance with U.

C.A 26-21 and R432-35. To see what would exclude you from receiving direct patient access please click on the following link and read section R432-35-8.

• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• Please note that this is a "Continuous until filled recruitment".
• Starting salary based on experience
• Various shifts and Days off available

Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

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