RN - Registered Nurse - Supervisor OR Desk Operations - Operating Room - PM (369)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible employer

More benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to oversee the OR desk and ensure efficient patient flow in a high-volume surgical setting.

You will collaborate with surgeons and the care team across specialties, guiding staffing decisions and training desk personnel to support optimal patient care. A valid RN license with perioperative experience is required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• 18 months of OR/perioperative nursing experience required.
• RN license by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the OR desk to promote efficient flow and patient needs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support surgical services and staffing.
• Direct shift staff to prioritize patient care and train desk ancillary personnel.
• Adjust staffing based on volumes to optimize labor costs.

Skills

RN license

Perioperative nursing

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $35.55 - $57.75 / hour

Shifts: full-time 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

As part of our Perioperative Services, you'll work in one of the nation's largest and most dynamic surgical departments dedicated to advancing surgical care, featuring more than 60 state-of-the-art operating suites where more than 41,000 surgeries are completed annually. Our team excels in clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation, managing complex cases with cutting-edge technology, including iMRI ORs and a robotics surgery program that is among the largest of its kind in the Southeast with the highest patient volume in the country. You'll collaborate with world-class surgeons and an interdisciplinary care team, including pre-and-post-procedural and OR staff, who are all committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and the highest quality care. You’ll have opportunities for growth and connection in a culture that consistently redefines perioperative excellence.

Job Description

To be responsible for the daily operations of the OR desk in a manner that promotes efficient flow and patient needs. To collaborate across all surgical specialties to support team specific team leads and specialty needs. To coordinate daily with a multidisciplinary team to prioritize and initiate care for the OR patients. To act as a consultant for sharing knowledge, expertise, and information. To direct all staff on a particular shift in prioritizing needs to support effective patient care. To train desk ancillary personnel. To ensure that work area staff maintain professional behavior and appropriate phone etiquette. To adjust staffing needs based on surgical volumes and works to reduce labor as appropriate for the shift.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field and Eighteen (18) months of experience in OR/perioperative nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. CNOR certification preferred.

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 you and your career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.