Inpatient Registered Nurse - ACC OR

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA Job Family Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

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 State of Utah.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

Responsibilities

• Intraoperative nurses play a critical role in the operating room in all surgical settings by managing the overall environment, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the surgical team during procedures.
• This nurse acts as the patient’s advocate throughout the intraoperative phase, coordinating care and maintaining sterile conditions.
• Level 1 (N1) – Supervised Learner Entry level nurse that develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision.
• Nurse Level 2 (N2) – Independent Practitioner Developing nurse that independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner Experienced nurse that independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.
• Nurse Level 4 (N4) – Leader and Mentor Advanced level clinician that leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.
• Nurse Level 5 (N5) – Master Clinician Expert clinician and procedural leader that autonomously manages the highest risk scenarios and advances practice through education and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed