Registered Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Coinciding 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

• 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.
• Knowledge of interactions and adverse reactions of drugs, medications and their dosage.
• 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.
• 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.

About The Role

Registered Nurses in this working level job perform a full range of nursing tasks in a variety of settings and with a variety of patient groups, care providers and/or facilities. Exercise independent professional discretion based on licensure in general duty settings, clinical nursing settings and/or in public health programs.

Location

895 N 900 E American Fork, Utah, 84003 United States

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, please contact (801) 957-9390.