RN - Registered Nurse - PACU/Recovery - Days
UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full-time day shift position in the PACU/Recovery department at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. The role involves providing direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period, managing patient pain, and anticipating case-specific needs based on procedure knowledge and pathophysiology. The nurse will also evaluate patient responses to treatments and interventions, following aseptic sterile technique according to AORN/ASPAN standards.
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.
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
