Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery Post Anesthesia

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence‑based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Join a collaborative Same Day Surgery and PACU team at a respected hospital in the heart of Salt Lake City. This role is ideal for nurses seeking meaningful recovery‑focused care, strong teamwork, and an exceptional lifestyle.

• Supportive Same Day Surgery and PACU environment focused on safe, efficient patient recovery
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with anesthesia, surgery, and clinical teams
• Modern perioperative spaces designed for comfort, efficiency, and high‑quality outcomes
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth in perioperative care
• Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work–life balance

• Walkable parks and green spaces perfect for fresh‑air breaks
• Local cafés and diverse dining options close to campus
• Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle
• Shopping and everyday conveniences nearby

Build a rewarding PACU nursing career in a vibrant downtown setting where professional growth meets a balanced lifestyle and easy access to outdoor recreation.

• Four 9‑hour shifts per week
• Variable start and end times based on department needs

• Earliest start time: 5:15 am
• Typical end time: 9:30 pm
• End time may extend beyond 21:30 based on patient care needs

• Night and weekend call required
• Average of 4 call shifts per month

• Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non‑nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
• Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow‑up).
• Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
• Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participates in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Documentations
• Professional Etiquette
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Communication
• Patient Evaluation
• Critical Thinking

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job…