Intraoperative Registered Nurse - ACC OR

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Utah Health seeks an Intraoperative Registered Nurse to join the Acute Care Complex operating room team in Salt Lake City, UT. This role emphasizes patient safety, sterile technique, and collaboration with the surgical team to support procedures.

The position supports a defined career ladder from Nurse Level 1 to Nurse Level 5, offering opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and mentor peers. Employment is full-time with an on-site schedule.

Formación

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah or obtain within 90 days under interstate compact
• Ability to work in a dynamic surgical environment with sterile technique and patient advocacy

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the operating room across surgical settings
• Coordinate care and maintain patient safety and sterile conditions during intraoperative care
• Support the surgical team and adapt to varying case complexities

Conocimientos

Intraoperative nursing

Descripción del empleo

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 Intraoperative 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 Intraoperative 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.

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

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, Walking

Multi‑lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Aff<...> (Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.)

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86936

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full‑Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Determined Upon Interview

Clinical/Non‑Clinical Status Clinical

Location Name Acute Care Complex (ACC)

Workplace Set Up On‑site

City Salt Lake City

State UT

Department UUH ANC 22C ACC Operating Room

Category Nursing

Workplace Set Up On‑site