OR Team Leader - Highlands Endoscopy - AM (001)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine seeks an RN leader to oversee nursing activities at University Hospital, guiding clinical teams and ensuring quality patient care. The role blends clinical leadership, education, and managerial duties with a focus on safe, compliant practice.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in Nursing, an Alabama RN license, and CNOR/CPAN/CAPA certifications as applicable to OR/PreOp/PACU settings.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing with 18 months of related experience required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• CNOR certification preferred for OR; longevity in position preferred.
• Certification as CPAN or CAPA recommended if working in PreOp.
• CPAN certification recommended for PACU.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing staff's activities aligned with hospital philosophy, standards and goals.
• Serve as clinician, educator, consultant and manager for patient care and team members.
• Maintain required competencies to perform the nurse's role safely and legally.
• Assist nurse manager with HR duties and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Education & training

Quality improvement

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license (Alabama Board of Nursing)

CNOR certification

CPAN certification

CAPA certification

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $38.05 - $54.25 / hour

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To lead the staff's nursing activities within the philosophy, standards and goals of University Hospital. To serve as clinician, educator, consultant and manager for patient care and team members. To maintain required competencies to perform the nurse's role in a safe and legal manner. May be responsible for duties relative to facilitating schedules, quality outcomes and budgeting. May assist nurse manager with various human resources responsibilities.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing with Eighteen (18) months of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. If working in OR, PreOp or PACU, certification is preferred especially with longevity in position based on work area. Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) for OR. If working in PreOp, certification as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) by the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC), Inc. If working in PACU, certification as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) by the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC), Inc.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.