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University of Utah Health • South Jordan, UT

16h

About The Position

University of Utah Health is hiring an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse. The position may be filled at multiple career levels based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills. Qualified applicants may be considered for appropriate placement in the Ambulatory Surgery nursing practice setting. Candidates who advance may 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 offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level. Levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Ambulatory Surgery nurses provide specialized care for patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures. They support patients through the preoperative and postoperative phases, coordinating care in a fast-paced outpatient environment. Their work includes ensuring 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 listed career levels are Nurse Level 1 (N1), a supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills while providing care under close supervision; Nurse Level 2 (N2), an independent practitioner who manages routine patient care and escalates more complex needs as appropriate; and Nurse Level 3 (N3), a confident practitioner who 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to 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.
• Monitor patients safely.
• Support smooth transitions home.
• Provide patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter.

What This Job Offers

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