Operating Room Registered Nurse

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) – no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: 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 in Nursing may have 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 upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6) Individuals who graduated from 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 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 (i.e. – Puerto Rico) of the United States – or the District of Columbia Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements – but do not possess the 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). NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification Grade Determinations: The following Scope – Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates – and if appropriate – the level within a grade The Dimension requirements (Practice – Veteran/Patient Driven Care – Leadership – Professional Development and Evidence‑Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – LevelI: Delivers fundamental knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies Desired education: An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing – with no additional professional nursing required Grade/Level Nurse I – LevelII: Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs Desired education: An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level1; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required Grade/Level Nurse I – LevelIII: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning Desired education: An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level2; or a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level2; or a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience Grade/Level Nurse II: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Desired education: A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I – Level3; or an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level3; or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level3; or a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; or a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience Grade/Level Nurse III: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting Desired education: MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for NurseIII; or a Master's degree in a related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to NurseII and meets all dimension requirements for NurseIII; or a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience – equivalent to NurseII and meets all dimension requirements for NurseIII; or a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience – equivalent to NurseII and meets all dimension requirements for NurseIII *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Duties As the Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) you are accountable for patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care for the patient undergoing a surgical/invasive procedure and be required to be on‑call during off tour hours to provide patient care for emergency procedures. 100% patient care position for highly skilled‑specialized RNs in a busy 12‑suite Operating room. Duties include but are not limited to: planning – directing and coordinating the care of every patient undergoing operative and other invasive procedures; functioning proficiently in both the circulator and scrub role within the OR; maintaining knowledge of current Association of peri‑Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards – VHA Directives – and service level standard operating procedures; assuring the sterility of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation and equipment in play is used in a safe and efficient manner; protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, mechanical and thermal sources – and extraneous objects; performing counting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items; participating in the Time Out process to ensure correct site – side – and level – and follow implant and tissue/tissue‑based product documentation – policy – and procedures; managing patient’s specimens in the appropriate manner; administering medications safely and correctly; performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels – and performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection; ensuring comprehensive documentation of all care provided during the perioperative experience in the electronic health record. 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; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Work Schedule: Full‑time. Scheduling: 12:00pm–8:30pm – or 4 × 10s – variable days off – 10am–8:30pm shifts. May be required to work other shifts – be on call – work weekends and/or holidays as patient care and needs of the service require. Should operational needs dictate – candidates must be willing to work within other units (including community‑based outpatient clinics – for example) to assist and support continuation of the organization’s mission. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards. #J-18808-Ljbffr