Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN)The Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care for the patient undergoing a surgical/invasive procedure. Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants/surgical technicians as appropriate to the setting. Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Practice includes directing other providers. Duties include but not limited to:Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.Aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes.Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.Plans and delivers technically competent care to patients in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks ensuring assigned delegated tasks are completed by team members.Manages nursing care of patients, organizes, and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner, assisting team members as necessary.Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.Manages the care of patients, while organizing and prioritizing patient care needs, and ensuring assigned tasks are completed.Functions as an emerging leader in providing direction to staff to identify, implement and evaluate patient care needs.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is achieved.Provides and directs others in Veteran/patient driven care that optimizes the patient's experience, satisfaction, and/or safety for a team of patients.Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient. Role models and displays ethical behavior.Other duties as assigned.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsCompetitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAFederal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday (Work schedule is subject to change to accommodate the needs of the agency).