Operating Room RN (Scrub Nurse)

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN), known as a Perioperative RN, is responsible for administering care to the surgical patients before, during and after surgery in our 6-unite operating room. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation being applied in an ongoing, systematic manner to all patient when providing and/or supervising direct care patients care. Major duties: The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN), known as a Perioperative RN, is responsible for administering care to the surgical patients before, during and after surgery in our 6-unite operating room. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation being applied in an ongoing, systematic manner to all patient when providing and/or supervising direct care patient care. 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. The OR RN plans, directs and coordinates the care of every patient undergoing operative and other invasive procedures, taking into consideration respect for the individual and recognition of the important contribution that each team member makes to the patient's well-being. Other duties include, but not limited to: Function proficiently in either the circulator or scrub role within the OR and be competent in all surgical specialties served. Circulating cases, scrubbing - at the minimum, cases in their area of specialty. Computer charging and ordering, updating surgeon preference cards. Preparing cases for the following day, coordinating with vendors and the Perioperative Business Manager to address service specific needs. Coordinating with Perioperative Nurse Educator for staff in-services on new procedures and equipment. Maintains knowledge of current Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards, VHA Directives, and facility/service level guidance. Assures the sterility of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation and equipment is used in a safe and efficient manner. Protects the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, mechanical and thermal sources, and extraneous objects. Performs counting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items. Participates in the Time Out process to ensure correct site, side, and level, and follow implant and tissue/tissue-based product documentation, policy, and procedures. Manages the patient's specimens in the appropriate manner, administers medication safely and correctly, performs interventions to maintain the patient's would and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: Mon-Fri, 0645-1515, on call duties to include rotating holidays. Telework: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.