Perioperative Registered Nurse (OR)

Quick Facts

• Role: Perioperative Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Provide competent, evidence-based perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures, accountable for patient outcomes. Plan, deliver, and coordinate care in alignment with ANA standards, direct appropriate delegation to support staff, and participate in interdisciplinary planning and quality improvement. The role also supports nursing education, orientation, competencies, and may include emerging leadership within the OR.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships through assessment and treatment
• Engage patients, families, and caregivers to incorporate values and beliefs into care planning
• Follow ethical standards and applicable VA and ANA Code of Ethics guidance
• Apply high-reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes
• Communicate professionally to promote cooperation and teamwork
• Plan and deliver technically competent care aligned with ANA standards
• Determine appropriate delegation of tasks and ensure delegated tasks are completed
• Organize and complete own assignments safely and timely; assist team members as necessary
• Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Independently plan and deliver technically competent care for patients with complex needs
• Provide direction to staff as an emerging leader to identify and evaluate patient care needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve the plan of care
• Direct Veteran/patient-driven care to optimize experience, satisfaction, and/or safety
• Maintain professional boundaries and model ethical behavior
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or limited non-citizen appointment when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• English language proficiency for direct patient care
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or accepted equivalent pathway
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration/licensure
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Drug testing required prior to appointment and random drug testing during employment
• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• Complete online onboarding and any required pre-employment evaluation
• May be required to serve a probationary period
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): loan repayment reimbursement up to $200,000 (eligibility terms and award determined after EDRP application review)
• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

Licensure

• 1 full and unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state or territory