Registered Nurse - Operating Room

<p>The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our fast-paced Operating Room (OR) within the Perioperative Nursing Department. RNs are responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates age-specific care while influencing outcomes through leadership and collaboration.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties include, but are not limited to: Accountable for patient outcomes related to nursing care during surgical and invasive procedures. Plans, directs, and coordinates perioperative care with respect for individual needs and team contributions. Functions proficiently in both circulator and scrub roles across all surgical specialties. Maintains knowledge and application of AORN standards, VHA Directives, and service-level SOPs. Ensures sterility and safe, efficient use of instruments and equipment throughout procedures. Protects patients from chemical, thermal, electrical, mechanical hazards, and foreign objects. Performs counting procedures to prevent retained surgical items and participates in Time Out protocols. Follows policy for documentation and handling of implants, tissue products, and patient specimens. Administers medications safely and monitors wound and tissue perfusion to prevent complications. Implements infection prevention measures, including evidence-based surgical site interventions. Documents perioperative care thoroughly, accurately, and promptly in the electronic health record. Ensures proper use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment per SOP and consults with Sterile Processing/Infection Control when necessary. Provides on-call coverage during off-tours for emergency surgical procedures. Participates in policy development, evaluation, and revision at the unit or facility level. Demonstrates leadership by supporting peers, offering feedback, mentoring, and driving evidence-based improvements in patient care outcomes. 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 through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm 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 medical evaluation. 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.