Senior Registered Nurse

Full-time, on-site position (Schedule Code AX). Salary: $46.47/hour. Eligible for full benefits package. Recruiter: Angie Rhodes (arhodes@utah.gov). Application deadline: 10/27/2026 (may close earlier upon sufficient applicant pool).

About the Role

Location: 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116. This position is based at the Utah State Correctional Facility and requires on-site work.

Responsibilities

The 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.

Qualifications

Minimum (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

Skills

• Two or more years as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of correctional healthcare experience
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Ability to coordinate clinical activities and follow-up
• Skill in directing staff assignments based on priority of care
• Critical thinking skills in resolving clinical issues
• Understanding of triage principles and actions
• Positive motivator
• Solid understanding of principles, theories, and practices of nursing
• Ability to assess staffing needs and patterns; make appropriate staff assignments

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Pay

$46.47 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site (In-Office/On-Site). Schedule Code AX – Employees in supervisory positions.

Additional Requirements

• Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Utah (Utah Code: 58-31b-301(2)(b)).
• Work requires physical exertion: ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Exposure to risks requiring special safety precautions/equipment (e.g., contagious diseases, hazardous chemicals).
• Must successfully pass a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.