Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse - Ortho OR

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking 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 ensuring patient readiness for surgery, effective pain and symptom management, safe monitoring, and smooth transitions home, while providing patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter.

This 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 corresponding compensation will be determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level. Different career levels may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner who develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient 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 switching residency to Utah.
• Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Additional license requirements may be 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.
• Coordinate care in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Ensure patient readiness 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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