Ambulatory Registered Nurse - Ortho Center

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks an Ambulatory Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality outpatient care. The role spans entry to independent practice levels, with supervision aligned to competency.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, and patient education within ambulatory primary and specialty care settings. The final level and compensation are determined by demonstrated skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Utah (or eligible within 90 days)
• Experience in outpatient/ambulatory nursing is preferred
• Ability to educate patients and families and coordinate care

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in ambulatory/outpatient settings
• administer medications and perform procedures as needed
• educate patients and families and coordinate with the care team
• work under supervision at Level 1 and independently at Level 2/3 depending on competency

Skills

Patient Care

Ambulatory Nursing

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Job description

Overview

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

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

This position is posted as an Ambulatory Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels, based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set.

All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Ambulatory Registered Nurse practice setting. If selected to move forward in the hiring process, candidates will 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 the candidate’s assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level within the practice setting. Different career levels within this practice setting may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements, which must be met to qualify for placement at the corresponding level.

Ambulatory Primary & Specialty Care nurses handle a variety of patient needs, from routine health checkups and vaccinations to managing chronic illnesses in an outpatient setting. These nurses assess patient needs, deliver nursing care including administering medication and performing procedures. They provide patient and family education, coordination of care and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for their patients.

Nurse 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.

Licenses Required

• 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.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking