Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse - Farmington OR

University of Utah Health • Farmington, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures. Nurses support patients through preoperative and postoperative phases, coordinating care in a fast-paced outpatient environment. The role focuses on preparing patients for surgery, managing pain and symptoms, monitoring patients safely, and supporting smooth transitions home, with an emphasis on patient-centered guidance and continuity of care.

The position may be filled at multiple career levels according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. Candidates may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations 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 the requirements for each level. 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) independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced 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 additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures.
• Support patients through the preoperative and postoperative phases of care.
• Coordinate care within a fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Provide effective pain and symptom management.
• Safely monitor patients.
• Support smooth transitions home.
• Provide patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter.
• At N1, develop foundational clinical skills and provide patient care under close supervision.
• At N2, independently manage routine patient care and escalate more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• At 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