Intraoperative Registered Nurse - Huntsman OR
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. 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. 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.
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.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
- The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Performs pre, intra, and immediate post procedure assessments for predictable cases; documents care and responses to interventions.
- Escalates deviation using Chain of command.
- Sets up rooms for standardized procedures; verifies equipment, core instruments, and supplies; performs basic troubleshooting and promptly requests help for atypical issues.
- Executes standard positioning and safety checks; completes surgical counts and specimen stewardship per policy.
- Performs patient verification and “Timeout ”coordination with surgical team using policy and guidelines.
- Maintains sterility and infection prevention practices; reinforces universal precautions and safety protocols.
- Communicates clearly with patients/families using standardized education materials; ensures understanding and handoff continuity.
- Collaborates with the surgical team to follow established sequencing and adjust minor variations using known steps; escalates anything atypical.
- Participates in unit education/training.
- Maintains competency through hospital and unit ongoing in-services.
- Works rotating schedules (variable hours, weekends, nights, holidays) to meet 24/7 care needs; maintains regular, reliable, punctual attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
