Residential Nursing Supervisor at Intensive Residential Treatment; IRT
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Residential Nursing Supervisor at our Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) program in Provo, Utah, earning $34.76–$44.03/hour
. In this leadership role, you'll oversee nursing operations in a residential mental health setting, support and supervise nursing staff, and collaborate closely with medical and clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality care for individuals receiving mental health and substance use treatment.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $34.76–$44.30 DOE and Education
- Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
- Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Benefits Plan
- Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 12 Paid Annual Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Scheduled Annual Pay Increases
Wasatch Behavioral Health
Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.
What You'll Do as aResidential Nursing Supervisor- Supervise and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, Human Service Workers, and other assigned personnel
- Coordinate nursing schedules, shift coverage, staff assignments, and milieu schedules
- Monitor nursing practices to ensure compliance with agency policies, licensing standards, and state regulations
- Review, maintain, and sign off on clinical documentation, charts, and medication records
- Oversee medication administration, narcotic counts, injections, and medication monitoring
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, hospitals, and external agencies regarding patient care
- Prepare admissions, discharges, reports, audits, and required documentation for state agencies
- Participate in treatment team meetings, quality assurance activities, and admissions committees
- Provide staff training, in-services, and infection control education
- Respond to on-call crises and provide consultation as needed
- Perform group and individual health education and behavior management services
- Assist with purchasing and inventory of food, medical supplies, and equipment
- Complete additional duties as assigned to support program operations
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing or medical program
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible nursing experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah (required)
- Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychotropic medications, and medication safety
- Experience with supervision, staff development, and employee evaluation
- Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
- Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase
- Work is performed primarily in a clinical residential treatment setting with appropriate climate controls
- Regular interaction with clients experiencing acute mental health and substance use needs
- Duties require periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting
- Occasional exposure to emotionally intense or crisis situations requiring professional judgment and emotional regulation
- Requires sustained attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards
- Frequent use of computers, medical equipment, and electronic health record systems
- Work involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, clinical, medical, and administrative staff
Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!
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