Salary: $22.84 - $32.21 Hourly
Location : Utah County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 42650
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 10/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Keera Johnson, 801-344-4211,
# of Openings: 1
Location: 1300 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84606
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
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
Now offering a $4000 sign on bonus for new full time LPN's!
(Payments will be paid out by the first two months of employment after signing a year commitment contact)
We are looking for several caring, diligent, career minded LPN 's to join our team. The state offers an excellent Benefits Package that saves you money including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans plus, tuition reimbursement! Benefits begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!
At USH, LPN's work as part of the professional treatment team to offer compassionate care to mentally ill patients with a wide range of ages and abilities. We have the pleasure of working with the BEST staff, in a beautiful modern facilities, situated on a picturesque campus at the foot of the Wasatch mountains.
Our Mission:
The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.
For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy, we invite you to browse our WEBSITE
Responsibilities
Do you enjoy providing patients with care that enhances their quality of life as an LPN? Some duties include:

• Utilize the Medication Administration Record to administer medications and treatments to patients
• Document medication administration and manage controlled substance counts during shift
• Complete patient assessments and provide patient monitoring as indicated.
• Document in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinate with the treatment team
• Follow policies and procedures while providing care

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Utah.
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

If you have questions about training, or you would like to speak to our Nursing hiring team or schedule an interview, you can reach out by calling: 385-248-9395 during regular business hours.
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.
• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack, etc.)
• Tobacco use is only allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds.

This continuous recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies when they become available at the Utah State Hospital.
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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Employees of the Utah State Hospital (USH) work directly with children and vulnerable adults. As such, all USH employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks. In accordance with the exemption noted in Utah Code 34-52-201(4)(e), we request that you disclose below, any background information which may preclude you from working with a vulnerable population.
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