Registered Nurse-Operating Room (OR) Job ID- 1485 Job ID- 3778

Summary San Francisco VAMC (SFVA) is a Level 1a major interdisciplinary teaching facility with service-lines serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients, with a Level III Emergency Department, and multiple community-based outpatient clinics. Procedural care is provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co‑morbidities. Community Living Center care is provided at the Fort Miley Campus. Duties Applies nursing process to achieve safest, the most efficient, and compliant care Concerned with the patient's safety as well as physiological and behavioral responses throughout the surgical experience Responsible implementing policies or changes that focus on patient‑centeredness and VHA missions as assigned, in addition to managing direct care assignments Serves as a mentor to colleagues seeking career advancements Coordinates care by leading interdisciplinary team and implementing care at the system level in accordance with VHA Directives, hospital policies, unit protocols, and professional standards Identifies health care needs, sets goals, and provides prioritized care in collaboration with others to achieve optimal outcomes Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising patient care in the operating room and procedure areas Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to staff nurses from various departments, residents, surgeons, anesthesiologists, visitors, surveyors, and other ancillary support personnel to support the VHA mission Lead the team to provide a compliant and effective care at the system level 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 Variable Tour Telework Not Available Virtual This is not a virtual position Relocation / Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report Not required Conditions of Employment 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 Must be proficient in written and spoken English You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process 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) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State‑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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR 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 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 3-5 years OR circulating/scrub experience CNOR Preferred Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience Physical Requirements The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing, frequent bending and stooping, walking, reaching, and repetitive motion Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over) Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over) Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour) Pushing (1 - 2 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (up to 3 hours) Standing (up to 3 hours) Repeated bending (up to 1 hour) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously The incumbent is required to adjust priorities during the performance duties based on changing circumstance, and thus the RN in this position is required to be adaptable and flexible The position also requires the RN to engage in life support activities such as code blues This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing Transferring patients and objects may be required Sometimes, the RN will be required to transport patients on gurneys Moving and positioning surgical equipment is also required The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off‑site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles Education IMPORTANT:A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note:Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health‑related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. #J-18808-Ljbffr MaziCTools