PACU Registered Nurse - KFK SSU/PACU

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. The organization values collaboration, excellence, leadership, respect, compassion, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. It is a Level 1 Trauma Center with five hospitals and eleven clinics, recognized for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience.

The PACU Registered Nurse provides pre- and post-operative care to patients recovering from surgery or other procedures in all surgical settings. The nurse monitors vital signs, manages pain, ensures patients regain consciousness safely, identifies complications early, and provides immediate interventions. The role may be filled at different nursing career levels according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills. Final placement and compensation are determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and level-specific requirements. Higher levels may require additional certifications, education, and experience.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills while providing care under close supervision. Nurse Level 2 (N2) independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex needs. Nurse Level 3 (N3) independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations. Nurse Level 4 (N4) leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if changing 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.
• Career-level placement depends on qualifications, experience, demonstrated skills, and assessed competencies; higher levels may require additional certification, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care to patients recovering from surgery or other procedures.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs.
• Manage patients’ pain.
• Ensure patients regain consciousness safely.
• Identify complications early and provide immediate interventions.
• At Level 4, lead complex cases and serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

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