RN - Operating Room Team Leader - Heart & Vascular Center - Pre/Post Recovery Unit - AM (751)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Robust educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program qualification

Resumo da oferta

UAB Medicine invites experienced registered nurses to join the Heart & Vascular Center in Birmingham, Alabama. This full-time role leads nursing activities, provides clinical care, and supports education, scheduling, and budgeting within a dynamic cath lab and related labs.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree in Nursing with RN licensure in Alabama; CNOR/CPAN/CAPA certifications are benefits. The unit offers robust educational support and comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in Nursing required; RN license in Alabama.
• CNOR certification preferred for OR.
• CPAN or CAPA certification preferred in PACU.
• Experience in critical care is not required; training provided.

Responsabilidades

• Lead nursing activities within the hospital's philosophy and standards.
• Serve as clinician, educator, consultant and manager for patient care.
• Maintain required competencies to perform nursing duties safely and legally.
• Assist nurse manager with scheduling, quality outcomes and budgeting.

Formação académica

Associate's degree in Nursing

Licensed RN in Alabama

CNOR

CPAN

CAPA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Overview

Pay range: $38.05 - $54.25 / hour

Shift: full-time AM and PM

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 Highlights

UAB Medicine’sHeart & Vascular Center (HVC)is a 48-bed unit – including open bays, private rooms, and 15 procedure labs – designed to streamline preop and recovery care for cardiac, neuro interventional, and interventional radiology patients. Patient care on this unit supports the cath (ACL) lab, electrophysiology (EP) lab, vascular interventional radiology (VIR) lab, and neuro interventional lab procedure areas. Staff in this unit conduct assessments and procedures that could include cardioversions, ablations, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), angioplasty, nephrostomy, biliary drains, thrombectomy, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). It's a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you are constantly learning and challenging your critical assessment skills as a nurse providing clinical care to a diverse patient population. Plus, it’s a role where team members can experience instant gratification from helping make a positive outcome. Staff working in the cath lab, electrophysiology lab, and vascular interventional radiology lab procedure areas can expect to be on call 5-8 days per month, including after hours, weekends, and holidays. Staff must be able to respond within 30 minutes for emergent cases and can be given access to a room if needed. Ideal candidates have previous critical care experience, but it is not required. Additional training is provided for candidates without experience.

The HVC is a part of the Cardiovascular Institute at UAB Medicine, which is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery byU.S. News & World Reportand numerous other awards and recognitions. From high blood pressure to heart transplants and everything in between, our experts provide the full range of cardiovascular care. The UAB Cardiovascular Institute is among the largest programs of its kind in the southeast and features the most advanced technology available.

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.