Ambulatory Registered Nurse

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

23h

About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking an Ambulatory Registered Nurse to provide patient-focused care in an ambulatory primary and specialty care setting. Nurses serve patients with needs ranging from routine health checkups and vaccinations to chronic illness management. They assess patient needs, deliver nursing care, administer medication, perform procedures, educate patients and families, coordinate care, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, coordinated care.

The position may be filled at multiple career levels according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. Candidates who advance may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final level and compensation are determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with level-specific requirements. Higher levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner who develops foundational clinical skills while providing care under close supervision. Nurse Level 2 (N2) is a developing independent practitioner who manages routine patient care and escalates more complex needs as appropriate. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced confident practitioner who 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 Utah.
• Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
• Meet the applicable certification, education, and experience requirements for the career level sought.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs in an ambulatory primary and specialty care setting.
• Deliver nursing care, including administering medication and performing procedures.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and coordinated care.
• For N1: develop foundational clinical skills and provide patient care under close supervision.
• For N2: independently manage routine patient care and escalate more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• For N3: independently manage typical patient complexity, anticipate needs, and adapt care to clinical variations.

What This Job Offers

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