RN - Registered Nurse - PACU/Recovery - Days

Position OverviewOrthosports PACU Department, Full Time Days, 8:30a-9p Monday-Friday, 3-12's with call. No holidays or weekends unless on call, UAB ST Vincent's Birmingham. Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more.***One year of critical care, ER, or PACU experience highly preferredJob DescriptionProvide 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.QualificationsLicensure / Certification / Registration: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.Education:Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Professional licensure at time of hire required.Why Work at UAB MedicineWe are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.