PACU Registered Nurse
Responsibilities
This position is posted as a PACU 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 PACU 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.
Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy. 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.
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 switching residency to State of Utah.
- Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
- Preferred Qualifications (Preferred): Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.
Physical Requirements
- Carrying
- Climbing
- Color Determination
- Crawling
- Far Vision
- Lifting
- Listening
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Pulling and/or Pushing
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Speaking
- Standing
- Stooping and Crouching
- Walking