Nurse I, Endoscopy

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. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust.

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine pre-procedure or recovery assessments and documents findings; identifies abnormal vital signs, pain, nausea, bleeding, or airway concerns and escalates promptly per protocol.
• Provides direct patient care in assigned endoscopy phases of care under supervision, following established care plans, order sets, and monitoring protocols.
• Supports safe patient preparation, recovery, and discharge processes in accordance with endoscopy workflows and provider orders.
• Monitors patient status during recovery and assists with routine interventions for pain, nausea, oxygen needs, and comfort measures within scope.
• Applies foundational knowledge of endoscopy procedures, recovery principles, medication safety, aseptic technique, and discharge criteria in daily practice.
• Provides patient and family education regarding procedural expectations, recovery, and discharge instructions using standard teaching and teach-back techniques.
• Collaborates with the care team to support safe handoffs, continuity of care, and timely patient flow through assigned areas.
• Maintains a safe environment by following infection prevention, equipment, monitoring, and medication safety standards.
• Participates in orientation, skill development, and team-based learning activities to build competency in endoscopy nursing practice.
• Seeks clarification when needed and communicates patient concerns, changes in status, and care needs to the preceptor, charge nurse, or provider.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and departmental standards.

This position requires working rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Requirements

• 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 Utah.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• One (1) year of inpatient acute care nursing experience (e.g., medical-surgical, ICU, or perioperative settings).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

• Carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling and/or pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, tasting or smelling, walking.