Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Correctional Health Services

Salary: $45.42 - $73.54 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44500
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 1564 DHHS CHS MENTAL HEALTH
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Taylor Dallinga - tdallinga@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Location: Utah State PrisonCorrectional Health Services Division1480 N 8000 WSalt Lake City, UT 84116
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Advanced Psychiatric Registered Nurse Practitioner for the Utah State Prison, in Salt Lake City, UT.

Are you dependable, honest and self motivated?
Are Your Strengths:
Attention to detail, thinking on your feet, learning new things, quick study, Then this job is for you!
The Psychiatric APRN is responsible to provide direct care to patients at the Utah State Prison, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.
Successful candidates will:

• Be well-versed in patient care for a variety of different mental disabilities and dysfunction.
• Provide fast and efficient nursing care for patients located at the Utah State Prison.
• Possibly be required to deal with crisis intervention and treatment.
• Provide evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy for depression and anxiety.
• Submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
• Communicate with others regarding inmate's/client's/patient's status and progress
• Provide consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.

The ideal candidate

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Utah
• Psychiatric Mental Health Certification preferred
• A Controlled Substance license and a DEA certification with no disciplinary action

Salary ranges specified reflect a minimum starting and top of range dollar amount. Actual rate per hour will be determined by evaluation of qualifications and skills of the individual and the availability of monies through budget and grants or by following DHRM rule.

What's in it for you?
Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the public's health, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide a generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. As well as training, development and support to make our employees a success.

The Agency

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services will advocate for, support, and server all individuals and communities in Utah. We will ensure all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. For more information on the Utah Department of Health and Human Services please click
Responsibilities

• Provides medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
• Provides direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Provides in-services for direct care staff on methods of patient care; oversees direct care staff in administering prescribed treatments.
• Coordinates clinical activities and follow-up.
• Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.
• Assesses client/patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
• Recommends, advocates, and/or implements new and/or changes to existing policies and procedures, laws, or regulations.
• Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• instructional methods and techniques
• identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities
• provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
• evaluate information against a set of standards
• work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s)
• develop and maintain applicable professional contacts, resources, and /or networks
• principles, theories, and practices of nursing
• agency and/or organizational program(s)
• agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission
• follow and apply treatment plans as developed by a licensed professional
• assess physical, mental, social, and/or economic needs
• arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details
• coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups, and/or organization(s)
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• principles, theories, and practices of human growth and development
• develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program, or change in operations
• develop individualized treatment plans
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness
• enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form
• monitor or track information or data

Supplemental Information

• 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.
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy/pasting your resume instead of answering the question. "See resume" or "see work history" are not acceptable answers to any question. Final notifications will only be made when the position is filled.Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?

• Yes
• No

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Employment working in a public safety/law enforcement environment requires: A criminal history check (BCI) that will be conducted before a final offer of employment. *If you are a current or past employee, your file will be reviewed as part of the hiring process.

• I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.

03

Are you a current or prior State of Utah employee?

• Current Employee
• Prior Employee
• Never been a State of Utah Employee

04

Are you currently licensed as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Utah specializing in the fields of mental health, or a psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

• Yes
• No

05

Please provide your license number and expiration date, in the box below.
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How many completed years of working experience do you have as a APRN?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 Completed year
• 2 Completed years
• 3 Completed years
• 4 Completed years
• 5 or more Completed years

07

Preference will be given for an emphasis in psych/mental health. Rate your experience in psych/mental health.

• None
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

08

Do you have a Controlled Substance license

• Yes
• No

09

Please provide your license number, in the box below.
10

Do you have a DEA certification with no disciplinary action?

• Yes
• No

11

Please provide your DEA certification number.
12

This position is working in a correctional prison facility. Would you be comfortable working within secure areas of this type of facility?

• Yes
• No

13

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State Jobs
• An External Job Posting Site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc.)
• Professional Network
• University Network (Career Center)
• Referred by a Friend or Colleague
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career Fair
• Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
• Other

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