Registered Nurse - Correctional Health S

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to work as a Registered Nurse in the Correctional Health Services Division. If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.Provide professional nursing care to the inmate population at the Utah State Correctional Facility.Administer medications as ordered by a CHS Medical Provider.Assess and triage patients requesting healthcare services.Provide emergency nursing care to patients with urgent medical conditions.Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.Supplemental InformationLicensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Utah. Utah Code: 58-31b-301Risks 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. #Health