RN - Registered Nurse - PACU/Recovery - Days

UAB Medicine; Mount Olive (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham is seeking a PACU/Recovery nurse to provide direct post-anesthesia care. The role requires completing licensure and continuing education per Alabama Board standards, and involves evaluating patient responses, managing pain, and ensuring aseptic protocol.

Schedule includes full-time daytime shifts, three per week, with extensive post-operative coverage. UAB Medicine offers competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care in post-anesthesia recovery.
• Assessment of patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Maintain aseptic technique per standards (AORN/ASPAN).
• Provide effective pain management and comfort.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program; licensure required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in post-operative or post-procedural recovery.
• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to standards.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on procedures and pathophysiology.

Skills

Direct patient care

Post-anesthesia care

Pain management

Aseptic technique

Nursing assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Alabama RN license

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Surgical Services/PACU/Recovery
• Schedule: Full Time Days, 3 shifts per week, 8AM- 830PM
• 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

What You Will Do

Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.

• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

What You Will Need

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:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Professional licensure at time of hire required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent's, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent's name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama's best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.