Registered Nurse - Same Day Procedure Unit

The Same Day Procedure Unit (SDPU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides care to patients prior to and immediately after various surgeries and procedures. The SDPU RN focuses on validation of existing patient information and completion of preparation of the patients. Prior to or immediately post-operative, the SDPU RN completes various patient care duties such as physical assessment, obtaining labs, obtaining EKG, management of belongings, confirming consent, history and physical.

The Same Day Procedure Unit (SDPU) Registered Nurse (RN) as a licensed professional, will be responsible and accountable for his/her practice. Major Duties/Functions include but not limited to: Provides care and counseling of persons or in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury. Prevents illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling; provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and executing medical regimens. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies. Serves patients during their pre-operative and post-operative phases. Conducts peri-procedural patient and family education, utilizing the nurse process for assessment, evaluation and treatment of the patient across the continuum surrounding the patient's procedure. Administers prescribed therapies using appropriate judgement. Evaluation of therapies is persistent and timely. Initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services appropriately. Accurately documents in the medical record patient findings, assessments, and care provided. Demonstrates and/or verbalizes correct responses to emergencies, manages complex patient situations and initiates effective action in emergencies. Demonstrates understanding of infection control precautions appropriate for the Same Day Patient Unit RN. Assigns staff to provide care based on staff competencies and identified priorities to ensure safe and effective patient care. Provides and directs others in Veteran/patient driven care by optimizing the patient experience, satisfaction, and/or safety for a team of patients. Promotes collaborative behavior and team efforts. Is confident of abilities, effectively initiates solutions and, is alert to new opportunities, techniques, and approaches. Applies evidence-based practice/research, considering patient preferences, to improve quality of care and resource utilization, participating in established improvement activities. All other duties as assigned, pertaining to this occupation, to meet the needs of the Agency, Department, Facility, and/or Service. 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: Full-time; specifics TBD. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.