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, coordinate care in a fast-paced outpatient environment, ensure patient readiness for surgery, manage pain and symptoms, monitor patients safely, and support smooth transitions home. The work emphasizes patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter.

This posting may be filled at multiple career levels based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills. Candidates may be evaluated through interviews and other job-related assessments by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final level and compensation are determined at offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of that level. Different levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Career levels described include Nurse Level 1 (N1), an entry-level supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills while providing care under close supervision; Nurse Level 2 (N2), a developing independent practitioner who manages routine care and escalates more complex needs as appropriate; and Nurse Level 3 (N3), an experienced confident practitioner who manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization committed to improving health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. Its stated values include compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and operates five hospitals and eleven clinics.

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 any additional certification, education, and experience requirements applicable to the selected career level.

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.
• 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