Senior Registered Nurse

Job TitleDay-to-day responsibilities of this position: This position directly supervises a group of nurses and is responsible for occasionally covering critical shifts, if needed. Performing physical examinations and/or preventative health measures. Coordinating clinical activities and follow-up. Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules. Documenting timely, outcome based information. Providing weekly and monthly reports required by the facility. Overseeing shift coverage for assigned building. Giving direct nursing care commensurate with education, training, or experience. Ability to administer First Aid and/or CPR.Utilized information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments providing 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. Develop and maintain applicable professional contacts, resources and/or networks. Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions. Maintain composure and respond appropriately in stressful, emergency, volatile, or crisis situations. Minimum or "day-one" qualifications: Is licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah. Has one or more years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Is interested in developing a rapport with intellectually disabled individuals and staff. Can take charge of a situation where appropriate and necessary. Is able to demonstrate honesty and integrity. Is able to react quickly to situations as they unfold. Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: Preference may be given to those applicants with previous supervisory experience, experience working with the intellectually disabled and mental health experience. 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. Other benefits may include: 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 (801) 957-9390.