About this opportunity
Children's of Alabama lists this Lead Nurse OR opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Operating Room Position – Main Campus Children of Alabama
Schedule: Full‑time, Day Shift (Monday‑Friday, 6:45 am–3:15 pm) with call.
Summary
Directs and coordinates the activities of the unit personnel on the shift, accepts patient load as indicated, and assumes responsibility for on‑call and weekend coverage as designated by the Department Director.
Essential Credentials
Registered Nurse – Alabama Single State
Registered Nurse – Alabama NLC Multi‑State
Registered Nurse – Non‑AL NLC Multi‑State
Basic Life Support
Nonessential Credentials
Basic Life Support Instructor
Certified Nurse Operating Room
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Experience
1 year of staff‑level nursing experience with a specialization in surgical nursing
Background
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines an operating room (OR) as a place of service specifically equipped and staffed for the sole purpose of performing surgical procedures. Children’s of Alabama is a Level 1 Trauma center that offers a full-service operating room covering Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Dental, Gynecology, Pulmonary and Transplant Surgery (liver and kidney). An OR team typically includes one surgeon, one anesthesiologist, one nurse anesthetist (CRNA), one circulating nurse, and one scrub nurse or certified scrub technician per patient, providing surgical care in a sterile environment. As a teaching institution, residents, fellows, and physician assistants often participate alongside the core team.
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.