RN - Registered Nurse - Operating Room CVOR - Days

UAB Medicine; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Irondale, AL is seeking a skilled perioperative nurse to deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting for patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will perform scrub and circulating duties, assist the surgeon with hemostasis and suturing, and help position patients.

Qualifications include BLS within 30 days, ACLS within 180 days, and an Alabama RN license. A nursing diploma from an accredited program is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program and Alabama RN licensure.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 180 days of hire.
• Ability to perform perioperative scrub and circulating duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting for surgical patients.
• Perform scrub tasks including instrument and supply handling during procedures.
• Perform circulating duties: monitor patient condition and manage nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist the operating physician with hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse (Alabama Board of Nursing)

BLS Certification (within 30 days of hire)

ACLS (Advanced Life Support) within 180 days of hire

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: CVOR
• Schedule: 6am-3pm Monday-Friday, rotating weekday/weekend/holiday call
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.

• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND professional licensure at time of hire 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.