Registered Nurse at Vantage Point North - Part Time

Exciting opportunity for a Full Time Registered Nurse with our Aspire Program for Adolescents in Orem, Utah! Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. As an RN with us, you will have the chance to apply your clinical skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment. With a competitive salary range of $30.40 - $38.51 per hour ($63,232-$80,101 Annually) DOE, this position offers a great opportunity for growth and development.rnIf you are an LPN looking to advance your career, you can underfill for this role. Don\'t miss the chance to be part of a supportive team where your contributions truly matter.rnBENEFITSrnMedical, Dental, Visionrn401(k), Life InsurancernHealth Savings Account, Flexible Spending AccountrnCompetitive SalaryrnPaid Time OffrnWasatch Behavioral Health: Our StoryrnYou could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. Wasatch Behavioral Health needs kind and motivated people to best support our clients and clinicians. If you have some experience or education, or even just an interest in the field of Mental/Behavioral Health, come join us!rnMake a difference as a Registered Nurse rnAs a Registered Nurse at Wasatch Behavioral Health in Orem, Utah, you will play a crucial role in providing holistic care to our patients within the Aspire Program for Adolescents. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and administering medications, educating patients on treatment compliance, and assessing the effectiveness of medications to identify adverse reactions. You will be responsible for documenting patient progress notes, processing admissions paperwork, and ensuring the accuracy of billable work hours.rnAdditionally, you will serve as a liaison between psychiatric patients and various medical professionals and service agencies, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of care. Your role will also involve conducting mental and physical evaluations, facilitating client applications for medication programs, and organizing medical appointments for residential clients. With a focus on promoting positive mental health habits and providing educational group sessions, you will make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our patients.rnWhat matters mostrnTo excel in the role of a Registered Nurse at Wasatch Behavioral Health\'s Aspire Program for Adolescents, you will need strong communication skills, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Proficiency in utilizing medical software and tools for accurate patient documentation is crucial in this position. Special qualifications include knowledge of psychiatric medications, treatment protocols, safety procedures, patient counseling techniques, and mental health facility programs.rnThe ability to identify adverse reactions, communicate effectively, and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders are essential skills for this challenging yet rewarding role.rnKnowledge and skills required for the position are: rnrnA minimum of an associate\'s degree in nursing from an accredited college and hold a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Utah.rnrnrnPreferred qualifications include:rn rnPrior experience in the field of mental health.rnSome knowledge of medications used to treat psychiatric conditions, drug interactions and side effects; psychiatric diagnoses treatment and of psychotropic medications; safety procedures related to medication administration; side effects of various medicationsrnPatient counseling processesrnTechniques and methods; mental health care facility programs and procedures.rnAbility to recognize toxic allergic reactions; instruct or supervise other nurses; perform under adverse crisis situations; communicate verbally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with nursing supervisor, program managers, professionals, administrators, the public and co-workers.rnrnAPLY TODAY, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU ON OUR TEAM!!