RN - Registered Nurse - CVOR - Days

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at UAB St. Vincent's East, delivering professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures. The role includes both scrub and circulating functions, assisting the operating physician, and preparing operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0600–1500, with rotating call.

Requirements

• Obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Obtain Advanced Life Support certification within 180 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Hold an Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing before hire or job transfer.
• Have a diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing and professional licensure at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions, including selecting and handling instruments and supplies used during procedures.
• Perform circulating functions, including monitoring, recording, and communicating the patient's condition and managing nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Directly assist the operating physician with surgical tasks, including hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for use.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

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