RN - Registered Nurse - PACU/Recovery - Days

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse position in the Orthosports PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) / Recovery department. The role involves providing direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period. The nurse will follow aseptic sterile technique, evaluate patient responses to treatments, manage patient pain, and anticipate case-specific needs based on procedure knowledge and pathophysiology. The position is located at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of critical care, ER, or PACU experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree