Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Full-time
Outpatient Services East·Birmingham, Alabama
Outpatient Services East·Birmingham, Alabama
The nurse is responsible for preparing operating rooms and sterile instruments while circulating or scrubbing during surgical procedures. They monitor patient vital signs, administer medications, and document nursing assessments across various specialties.
Description Outpatient Services East (OSE) is a multi-specialty surgery center with a proven record of providing quality care and cost savings since inception in 1985. We are located on the campus of UAB St. Vincent's East in the 52 building. The Mission of OSE – Why We Exist Outpatient Services East provides high-quality, ethical ambulatory care through skilled physicians and dedicated staff, improving access to outpatient healthcare in the communities we serve.
Vision - What We Aspire To Become To set the standard for excellence in ambulatory surgery
Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Administer prescribed medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient. Observe patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Monitors vital signs during local procedures to detect deviations and notifies physician. Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Documents nursing assessment of patients. Rotates among various services such as General, ENT, Orthopedics, GYN, Urology, and Ophthalmology. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments and supplies, and equipment for surgery. Circulates and/or scrubs during surgical procedures. Maintain adequate supplies for cases and checking for expired items.
Our full-time employees are eligible for BCBS health/dental/vision insurance, Life/Disability insurance, 401K with a Match included, PTO, Holiday pay, paid CEU day and a Flex FSA program.
This position will be full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift, but hours may vary depending on schedule for the day. This position is license and BLS required.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
