Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Summary Location: Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, Indianapolis, IN. Service: Nursing – Ambulatory Care PACU Service. Qualifications English Language Proficiency – Basic written and spoken English proficiency required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Individuals attending a master’s level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s level degree may use the opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a state license, the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment after successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher than an associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, territory, or commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who meet the basic education requirements but lack required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120‑day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis). Grade Determinations: Scope – Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment. Dimension requirements (Practice – Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence‑Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level in the online assessment: Level I – Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing with no additional professional nursing required. Level II – ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Level I; OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Level III – ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience with one year equivalent to Level II; OR BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Level II; OR Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Level IV (Nurse II) – BSN with 2 years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Level III; OR MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Level III; OR Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Level III; OR Doctoral degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Level V (Nurse III) – MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience (one of which is equivalent to Level IV) meeting all dimension requirements; OR Master’s degree in a related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Level IV; OR Doctoral degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Level IV; OR Doctoral degree in a related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Level IV. Preferred Experience: 2‑3 years ICU, ED, or PACU experience. Physical Requirements – visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, manual dexterity; requires prolonged walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; may involve protective clothing in isolation or invasive procedures; may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders; must be mature, flexible, sensible, and able to work in stressful situations. Duties Provides pre‑operative/procedural care, including nursing assessment, consent, and H&P validations, starting intravenous fluids, venipuncture, assisting with peripheral nerve blocks, ensuring laboratory and test completion and communication to team members, confirming surgical sites are prepared and marked, and administering medications as ordered. Provides clear, concise pre‑operative teaching and reviews discharge instructions to patients and families with written and verbal communication. Monitors post‑operative patient’s level of consciousness after recovery of anesthesia/sedation. Observes signs of side effects of residual anesthesia medications. Maintains knowledge of current American Society of Peri‑Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards, VHA Directive, and service level standard operating procedures. Ensures comprehensive documentation of all phases of care in the electronic health record; documentation is timely, complete, and accurate. Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Salary – Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards. Paid Time Off – 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays). Retirement – Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution. Insurance – Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal plans can continue into retirement). Licensure – 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory. Work Schedule – Monday through Friday, 09:30‑20:00; no weekends, no holidays, no on‑call. Compressed/Flexible – May be available; Telework – Not available; Virtual – This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives – None; Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – Not authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr