RN - Registered Nurse First Assist Non-Certified - Highlands Operating Room - AM (700)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama seeks an experienced perioperative RN/First Assistant to collaborate with surgeons and the healthcare team during the intraoperative phase, ensuring safe care and optimal outcomes. The role requires CNOR/RNFA readiness and OR experience.

Candidates must be a registered nurse with BLS, and ideally ACLS; APN-credentialed individuals are preferred. UAB Medicine offers leadership in education, patient care, and research with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing or Advanced Practice nursing degree.
• CNOR required if not pursuing Advanced Practice nursing degree.
• Two years of operating room experience as scrub nurse, circulating nurse or APN required.
• RNFA program enrollment in NIFA/AORN-compliant program required with supporting letters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and under direction of the surgeon and healthcare team to perform safe intraoperative nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Practice perioperative nursing with required knowledge, skills and judgment.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

CRNFA candidacy

Education

BSN or APN degree

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $66,372.80- $96,720.00 / year

Shifts: full-time

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 collaborate with and at the direction of the surgeon and in collaboration with the healthcare team in performing a safe operation with optimal patient outcomes during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience. To practice perioperative nursing and possess the necessary knowledge, skills and judgment specific to clinical practice.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing or Advanced Practice nursing degree. CNOR required for those without Advanced Practice nursing degree. Two (2) years of operating room experience as scrub nurse, circulating nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Proof of enrollment in a National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA) Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) approved RNFA program or in an RNFA program that is AORN compliant, has met the specific criteria and is an acceptable program for CRNFA at the time of hire required. Must obtain letters from Operating Room administration and surgeon supporting remaining number of first assisting hours needed to complete RNFA program. Must obtain certificate of completion of RNFA program within eight (8) weeks if full-time OR employee; four (4) months if part-time OR employee. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Currently certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Currently certified with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Credentialed as a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) within three (3) years from the date of employment required.

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