Registered Nurse - Correctional Health Services

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $41.98 
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | [email protected] |
Application Deadline – 12/31/2026

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to work as a Registered Nurse in the Correctional Health Services Division. If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.

Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background
check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

• Provide professional nursing care to the inmate population at the Utah State Correctional Facility.
• Administer medications as ordered by a CHS Medical Provider.
• Assess and triage patients requesting healthcare services.
• Provide emergency nursing care to patients with urgent medical conditions.
• Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.

Supplemental Information

• Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Utah.   Utah Code: 58-31b-301
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah
• Must be able to pass a fingerprinting background check and drug screening.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: 

• Basic life support and advanced cardiac life support certifications
• Experience in emergency medical services, acute care (medical or psychiatric), or post-acute care (skilled nursing facility, home health or long-term acute care)

About the Role

Location –
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• 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.

The Agency
For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website.

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.