RN - Registered nurse - PACU/Recovery - PRN Days

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period. The Registered Nurse will follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards. They will evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions, manage patient's pain, and anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

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.
• One year of nursing experience 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree