IR Pre/Post Anesthesia Nurse - Advanced Care

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking a clinically experienced Registered Nurse for postanesthesia care. You will provide pre and post operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain, and support safe recovery in a high-acuity environment.

The role requires advanced nursing knowledge, the ability to educate patients and families, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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 residency changes to Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact license if residency is not 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.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The ALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery assessments for ambulatory and inpatient patients with higher-risk or less predictable post-anesthesia courses.
• Manages recoveries involving invasive monitoring and specialized therapies, including arterial lines and regional analgesia devices, in accordance with protocol and ratios.
• Interprets invasive blood pressure trends, respiratory status, analgesia effects, and comorbidity interactions to guide clinical decision-making.
• Leads initial stabilization of higher-risk recoveries with less predictable ventilatory, hemodynamic, or pain management needs.
• Coordinates care with anesthesia and surgical teams to resolve instability and determine ongoing recovery needs or escalation plans.
• Administers medications and interventions for complex recovery needs and evaluates response in real time.
• Provides advanced patient and family education related to recovery, pain plans, regional analgesia, and discharge or transfer expectations.
• Negotiates care plans and handoffs with anesthesia, surgery, and receiving units for complex or inpatient cases.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for junior staff during complex recoveries and less predictable peri-anesthesia situations.
• Supports relief charge responsibilities and contributes to patient flow, assignment support, and prioritization of care.

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking a clinically experienced Registered Nurse for postanesthesia care. You will provide pre and post operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain, and support safe recovery in a high-acuity environment.

The role requires advanced nursing knowledge, the ability to educate patients and families, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions and high-quality outcomes.