Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery Post Anesthesia PRN

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 PACU team in a modern hospital located along Utah’s picturesque Wasatch Front. This role is ideal for nurses seeking meaningful perioperative care, strong teamwork, and an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits & Perks:

• Supportive Same Day Surgery environment focused on safe, efficient patient care

• Collaborative culture with strong interdisciplinary teamwork

• Modern surgical and recovery spaces designed for comfort and smooth workflows

• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth

• Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work–life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:

• Nearby parks and walking paths perfect for fresh‑air breaks

• Local cafés and dining options offering convenient meals

• Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle

• Shopping and everyday conveniences close to the hospital

Build a rewarding Same Day Surgery nursing career in a welcoming Utah community where meaningful work meets a balanced and active lifestyle.

Schedule:

• Varied schedule based on departmental needs

• Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday

• Variable shift start and end times

• Greatest need for coverage between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM

• Some Nights are required

• Off-hours are supported through an on-call rotation

Essential Functions:

• 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 participate 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.

Skills:

• Patient Care Delivery

• Nursing Fundamentals

• Interdisciplinary Teams

• Documentations

• Professional Etiquette

• Accountability

• Patient Care Coordination

• Communication

• Patient Evaluation

• Critical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or prom