Ambulatory Procedural Registered Nurse - Procedure Room

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.

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.

This position is posted as an Ambulatory Procedural 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 Procedural 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 Procedural nurses provide direct patient care in outpatient procedural settings, supporting patients before, during, and after diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Their practice focuses on procedural preparation, continuous patient monitoring, sedation support or administration as credentialed, recovery, and discharge. These nurses coordinate care with procedural teams to ensure patient safety, effective workflow, and timely intervention across varying levels of procedural complexity and patient acuity.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient procedural settings.
• Support patients before, during, and after diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Focus on procedural preparation, continuous patient monitoring, sedation support or administration as credentialed, recovery, and discharge.
• Coordinate care with procedural teams to ensure patient safety, effective workflow, and timely intervention across varying levels of procedural complexity and patient acuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed