Registered Nurse - PRN - HT271, HT272, HT273

Posting Details

Position Number Multiple - HT271, HT272, HT273
Position Title Registered Nurse - PRN - HT271, HT272, HT273
Division USA Health University Hospital
Department 901660 - Operating Room UH
Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama and licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of nursing experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

Practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act; utilizes the Nursing process to: assess the patient, plan individualized care, identify expected outcomes, and implement/evaluate nursing interventions for patients and families; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; starts IV’s; responds to overhead pages; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; performs therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures as ordered; performs basic life support and management of arrest situations; maintains appropriate supplies for procedural needs; provides appropriate care to specimens and cultures as directed by set Policies and Procedures; maintains accurate and complete medical records to include utilizing correct documentation tools and procedures and completing peri-operative assessments, pain assessment tools, and patient charges accurately; manages peri-operative patient utilizing principles of aseptic practice and initiates corrective action when breaks occur; performs scrub/circulating duties and establishes/maintains sterile field; maintains unit specific quality control logs; accompanies patient to PACU and reports to Nurse Manager; adheres to electrosurgical safety Policy and Procedures; monitors and maintains peri-operative environment; available in hospital within thirty minutes of call; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime and call as required; related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies 3
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 12/14/2019
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications for this position will be submitted using our new employment application system. If you are interested in applying for this position, click on the “Apply For This Job” link.

If you have not previously applied in the new system, you will need to create a new account and application, by following the link above.

If you need assistance with the new application process, contact Human Resources at 251-460-6133.

To return to all Job Opportunities with the University of South Alabama, select the USA Human Resources Home tab to the left and select “Jobs at USA”.

Working Days Rotating
Working Hours Rotating
Job Location University Hospital
Full-time or Part-Time Part Time
Temporary or Regular Temporary
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Terminal Degree
• How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• Do you have current licensure with the state of Alabama as a Registered Nurse?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications for this position will be submitted using our new employment application system. If you are interested in applying for this position, click on the “Apply For This Job” link.

If you have not previously applied in the new system, you will need to create a new account and application, by following the link above.

If you need assistance with the new application process, contact Human Resources at 251-460-6133.

To return to all Job Opportunities with the University of South Alabama, select the USA Human Resources Home tab to the left and select “Jobs at USA”.