Registered Nurse - RN

Job Opening for a

Registered Nurse (RN)

for the

Washington County Sheriff's Office

at

Purgatory Correctional Facility

Starting Wage $36.06 to $51.88 Depending on Experience / Full Time with Benefits

Hours: Shifts may include rotations of day and night, including holidays and weekends.

Washington County offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $50k term life insurance policy, $50k accident insurance and long-term disability Insurance provided by the employer for each employee.
• 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, increasing with years of service
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement benefits, provided in addition to your salary

Learn more about Washington County employee benefits:

What You'll Do:

As a Registered Nurse with the Washington County Correctional Facility, you will provide professional nursing care to inmates in a secure correctional environment. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions
• Administering medications safely and accurately
• Performing health screenings, vital signs, blood draws, and diagnostic testing
• Responding to medical emergencies
• Monitoring and managing alcohol and drug withdrawal
• Coordinating care with physicians, dentists, hospitals, and mental health providers
• Completing intake medical screenings and maintaining accurate medical documentation
• Providing patient education and medication counseling
• Supporting correctional staff while maintaining a safe and secure environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah
• No prior nursing experience required
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Utah Driver License
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation

Only Applications submitted online will be accepted.

Deadline: September 22, 2026

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.