RN - Registered Nurse - Outpatient OR - Days

UAB Medicine; Mountain Brook (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an experienced perioperative RN to deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting for surgical procedures. This role includes scrubbing, circulating duties, patient positioning, and direct assistance to the operating physician.

The position requires a nursing diploma and active Alabama RN licensure, plus BLS within 30 days of hire. Work is performed at UAB St. Vincent's in Birmingham with full time weekday scheduling.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and active licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting for procedures.
• Perform scrub functions: select and handle instruments and supplies.
• Perform circulating functions: monitor patient condition and communicate status.
• Directly assist surgeon with tasks including hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and instruments/equipment for use.

Skills

Scrub functions

Circulating duties

Patient positioning

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: North Tower Outpatient Surgery Center
• Schedule: 6a-2:30p, Monday - Friday
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• 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.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.