Senior Registered NurseFT / PT Status - Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility - This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary - $46.47
Remote Work / In-Office - In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter - Application Deadline - 10/27/2026*
*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 ResponsibilitiesThe Correctional Health Services Division is seeking to hire a
Senior Registered Nurse to perform a full range of advanced and supervisory tasks for health programs or nursing assignments within
Clinical Services at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The individual hired will exercise independent professional discretion based on licensure in general duty settings and clinical nursing settings for the Correctional Health Services Division. May also direct/supervise medical staff.
Ideal Candidate- Two or more years as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of correctional healthcare experience
- Have strong supervisory and management skills
- Have the ability to coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
- Have skill in directing staff assignments based on priority of care
- Have critical thinking skills in resolving clinical issues
- Understand triage principles and actions
- Be a positive motivator
- Have a solid understanding of principles, theories, and practices of nursing
- Have the ability to assess staffing needs and patterns; make appropriate staff assignments.
Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.Supplemental Information:- Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Utah. Utah Code: 58-31b-301(2) (b)
- 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.
QualificationsMinimum or "day-one" qualifications:- A minimum of one year of licensure and clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Preference will be given to candidates with one year of acute care medical, psychiatric, EMS and correctional health experience
Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: - BLS, ACLS, TNCC certifications
About the RoleLocation -
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - Yes
Schedule Code - AX - Employees in supervisory positions
