Registered Nurse - Correctional Health Services

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $41.98 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes Final date to receive applications – 12/31/2026

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.

• 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.
• Maintain and update patient charts, records, and information.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

Location: 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116, United States

Background Check

Required:

Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test

Required:

Yes.

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service.

• 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.

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

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.