RN - Registered Nurse - PACU/Recovery - PRN Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period in the UAB St. Vincent's East Surgery Recovery Room. The role follows aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses and American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses standards, evaluates patients’ responses to treatments and interventions, manages pain, and anticipates case-specific needs based on the procedures performed and relevant pathophysiology. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some call required. This is a PRN Days position. UAB St. Vincent’s, part of UAB Medicine, serves Alabama through five hospitals and numerous clinics. The organization describes its care as grounded in compassion, service, respect, kindness, and personalized attention to patients, families, and colleagues. Its care addresses patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, and it emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among more than 4,800 employees.
Requirements
- Hold an active Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing before the hire or job transfer date.
- Graduate from an accredited Nursing program.
- Have professional licensure at the time of hire.
- Have one year of nursing experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients during the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
- Follow aseptic sterile technique according to AORN/ASPAN standards.
- Evaluate patients’ responses to treatments and interventions.
- Manage patients’ pain.
- Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of the procedures performed and pathophysiology.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (for eligible positions only)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible positions only)
- Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions only)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions only)
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Education Level
Associate degree
