What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN - Operating Room OR position at UAB St. Vincent's?
We Are Hiring
- Department: Operating Room - Same Day Surgery
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm. No weekends, holidays, late shift or call required.
- Hospital: St. Vincent's Birmingham
- Location: Birmingham, AL
Experience in the Operating Room is strongly preferred. We offer competitive pay and benefits! Free parking included!
What You Will Do
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.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- One or more of the following required:
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
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