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Job description
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Job Family
Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
This position is posted as an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels, based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set.
All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse practice setting. If selected to move forward in the hiring process, candidates will be assessed through interviews and other job related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership.
The final position level and corresponding compensation will be determined at the time of offer, based on the candidate's assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level within the practice setting. Different career levels within this practice setting may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements, which must be met to qualify for placement at the corresponding level.Ambulatory Surgery nurses provide specialized care for patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures. They support patients through the preoperative and postoperative phases coordinating care within a fast-paced outpatient environment, ensuring patient readiness for surgery, effective pain and symptom management, safe monitoring, and smooth transitions home. Their work emphasizes patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter.
Ambulatory Surgery nurses provide specialized care for patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures. They support patients through the preoperative and postoperative phases coordinating care within a fast-paced outpatient environment, ensuring patient readiness for surgery, effective pain and symptom management, safe monitoring, and smooth transitions home. Their work emphasizes patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter.
Nurse Level 1 (N1) - Supervised Learner
Entry level nurse that develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision.
Nurse Level 2 (N2) - Independent Practitioner Developing nurse that independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
Nurse Level 3 (N3) - Confident Practitioner Experienced nurse that independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.
Qualifications
Licenses Required Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.