Perioperative Registered Nurse; Weekend ; Eligible - Operating Room, Chil

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Note: Details regarding weekend schedules and hiring incentives will be discussed during the interview process.

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, plan and implement individualized care, and evaluate outcomes for patients and families.
• Provides direct perioperative patient care according to unit-specific competencies.
• Performs circulating and scrub duties, establishes and maintains a sterile field, and manages aseptic technique.
• Administers medications (including controlled substances) by all routes and ensures accurate labeling, mixing, and dosing on the sterile field.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts; initiates and documents corrective actions when discrepancies occur.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations; performs Basic Life Support and participates in arrest management.
• Initiates IVs, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and performs activities of daily living as needed.
• Accompanies patients to PACU and provides complete handoff communication.

• Actively participates in National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs), including Universal Protocol, medication labeling, VTE prevention, and timely antibiotic administration.
• Demonstrates daily commitment to patient safety including fall prevention, positioning, transfers, fire safety, laser safety, electrosurgical safety, and malignant hyperthermia recognition.
• Inspects sterile items for contamination and expiration prior to use.
• Monitors and maintains the perioperative environment (temperature, traffic, aseptic practice).
• Ensures emergency equipment is functional and readily available.
• Adheres to Infection Control and Safety Standards and hospital compliance requirements.

• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete electronic and paper medical records, including perioperative assessments and patient charges.
• Ensures required documentation is present prior to patient transfer to the OR (e.g., consents, H&P, labs, orders).
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families, and the healthcare team in person and via telephone.
• Responds to overhead pages and participates in interdisciplinary problem resolution.
• Acts as first line for resolving unit-based issues and patient concerns when assigned.

• Pulls cases using surgeon preference cards; ensures supplies are available, appropriate, and in date.
• Utilizes downtime between cases to support room readiness, cleanliness, stocking, and additional unit duties.
• Participates in product evaluations, quality control logs, implant tracking, and reprocessing/recycling initiatives.
• Serves as preceptor for new staff and nursing students as assigned.
• Accepts reassignment within Surgical Services as needed with a positive, team-oriented approach.
• Communicates ongoing unit status, staffing concerns, and quality issues to Nurse Manager/Nurse Administrator.
• Participates in committees, performance improvement activities, and mandatory education.

• Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice consistent with organizational values.
• Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care and articulates rationale, precautions, and observations for skilled procedures.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance and flexibility to meet unit needs.
• Available to report to the hospital within 30–45 minutes when on call.

• Current RN license
• BLS (ACLS/PALS per unit requirements)
• Ability to work weekend schedule as defined

• Neonate
• Infant/Toddler/Preschool
• School Age/Adolescent
• Reproductive Age
• Post/Peri-Menopausal

Employees must be in a regular position working 20 hours or more per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.