Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse - Ortho OR
About The Position
University of Utah Health seeks an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse to provide specialized care to patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures. Nurses support patients through the preoperative and postoperative phases, coordinating care in a fast-paced outpatient environment. The role ensures patient readiness for surgery, effective pain and symptom management, safe monitoring, and smooth transitions home, with an emphasis on patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter. The position may be filled at multiple career levels based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill. Candidates may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations. The final level and corresponding compensation are determined at offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements for the level. Career 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 clinical needs as appropriate. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced, confident practitioner who manages typical patient complexity independently, 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized care for patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures.
- Support patients through preoperative and postoperative phases.
- Coordinate care in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
- Ensure patients are ready 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, provide patient care under close supervision while developing foundational clinical skills.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
