# Registered Nurse (RN)

**Company:** [Ascent Behavioral Hospital](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/g1sCgDdSynVsrrF94E5NeT.md)
**Location:** Millcreek, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Nursing

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## Description

### Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Ascent Behavioral Hospital – Millcreek, UT

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

### Grow Your Career. Change Their Future.

At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. We are looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to join our interdisciplinary team in a supportive and safe environment where safety, integrity, respect, and excellence are our highest standards.

### The Role

As an RN, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care, supporting individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians and therapists to ensure the delivery of safe and effective psychiatric services. You will be a cornerstone of our patient-centered care model, requiring clinical expertise and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities Include:

-   Clinical Care: Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and monitor progress.
-   Medical Tasks: Administer medications, perform phlebotomy as needed, and conduct skin checks and nutrition reviews.
-   Crisis Management: Participate in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care practices.
-   Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records within the electronic medical record (EMR).
-   Family Engagement: Communicate health and treatment updates effectively with parents and guardians.
-   Supervision: Oversee medication administration systems and train staff on best practices for hygiene and infection control.

## Requirements

### What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications:

-   Current, valid RN licensure in the state of Utah.
-   Active CPR and First-Aid certification.
-   Ability to pass a federal background check.
-   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stressful situations with professionalism and empathy.

Preferred Qualifications:

-   Previous experience in behavioral health or psychiatric settings.
-   Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

## Benefits

### Why Join Ascent Behavioral Hospital?

-   Impact: Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in adolescent mental health.
-   Culture: Supportive, mission-driven culture with a focus on teamwork and growth.
-   Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO).
-   Growth: Ongoing professional development, training opportunities , and clear career advancement pathways.
-   Safety: Evidence-based initiatives focused on staff and patient safety.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in mental health care.

Ascent Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.