Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

<p>The Operating Room Registered Nurse is accountable for patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care for the patient undergoing a surgical/invasive procedure as well as plan, direct, and coordinate the care of every patient undergoing operative and other invasive procedures, taking into consideration respect for the individual and recognition of the important contribution that each team member makes to the patient's wellbeing.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpaTtyybXFQ Major Duties: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, and coordinate the care of every patient undergoing operative and other invasive procedures, taking into consideration respect for the individual and recognition of the important contribution that each team member makes to the patient's wellbeing. Function proficiently in both the circulator and scrub role within the Operating Room and to be competent in all surgical specialties served. Maintain knowledge of current Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives, and service level Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Assure the sterility of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation and equipment in play is used in a safe and efficient manner. Protect the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources, and extraneous objectives. Perform counting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical iteams. Participate in the Time Out process to ensure correct site, side, and level. Follow implant and tissue/tissue-based product documentation, policy, and procedures. Manage the patient's specimens in the appropriate manner. Adminster medications safely and correctly. Perform interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels. Perform interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection. Responsible for ensuring comprehensive documentation of all care provided during the perioperative experience is timely, complete, and accurate in the electronic health record. Responsible for knowing what reusable instruments, equipment, medical devices, or supplies are in use in the clinical area. Obtain, read, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all reusable medical equipment (RME) in use in the clinical area and consult Sterile Processing and/or Infection Control as needed. Required to be on-call during off tour hours to provide patient care for emergency procedures. Perform scrub duties as assigned, ensuring adherence to sterile techniques and protocols. Function in multiple capacities as a Registered Nurse in procedural areas when required. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by floating to different procedural areas as needed. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM-3:00 PM (May include on-call weekends, nights, and holidays) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.