Ambulatory Registered Nurse

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking an Ambulatory Registered Nurse to provide patient-focused outpatient care in primary and specialty care settings. The position may be filled at multiple career levels based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. Candidates may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final position level and compensation will be determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements for each level. Different levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Ambulatory nurses address a variety of patient needs, from routine health checkups and vaccinations to chronic illness management. They assess patient needs, provide nursing care such as medication administration and procedures, educate patients and families, coordinate care, and work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.

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 clinical 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 changing 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs in an ambulatory primary or specialty care setting.
• Provide nursing care, including administering medication and performing procedures.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Manage routine patient care independently at Nurse Level 2, escalating more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• At Nurse Level 3, 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