Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Company: US Veterans Health Administration
Location: Augusta
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
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The OR Nurse (RN) provides perioperative care to both inpatient and
outpatient adult and elderly patients undergoing local, minor, and
major surgical procedures. The patient population served includes
all surgical specialties, as well as patients undergoing
cystoscopy. The RN is responsible for assuring patient preparation
for surgery and is directly accountable for the care of the patient
in the Operating Room (OR). The RN is expected to function
proficiently in the circulator and/or scrub roles within the OR and
be competent in all surgical specialties served The perioperative
RN circulator delegates, supervises, and evaluates the activities
of other team members while simultaneously executing immediate
directives and interventions in urgent or emergent situations. The
RN maintains proficiency in the use of all surgical equipment as
well as tissue and implant management. The RN assures the sterility
of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation related
to the surgical procedure is used safely according to
manufacturer's guidelines. Collaborates with physicians and
ancillary services to determine desired postoperative outcomes;
issues and institutes a plan of care to achieve outcomes.
Duties include but not limited to the following:
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- Nursing care within the operating room environment
- Preoperative nursing assessment
- Intra-operative nursing care plan
- Implementation and documentation of care given as well as
documentation of patient disposition postoperatively.
- Interviews patient/family appropriately reporting concerns and
needs and/or systems issues during preoperative assessment.
- Provides age specific care for adult and geriatric veteran
population.
- Collaborates with physicians and ancillary services to
determine desired postoperative outcomes; issues and institutes a
plan of care to achieve outcomes.
- Shares expertise with peers related to management of safe,
therapeutic care.
- Anticipates emergencies, coordinates prevention and evaluates
responses through critical analysis of patient situations.
- Demonstrates knowledge and/or required safety skills in the OR,
and in the following: hazardous materials handling, equipment
failure responsibilities, fire and emergency plan and utility
response procedures.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining a
productive working environment and manages stressful situations
professionally.
- Provides and willingly accepts constructive criticism.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, Various shifts (Tour of duty subject
to change based on agency needs)
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredRequirementsConditions of
Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- 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 Department of Veterans
Affairs Personnel.QualificationsBasic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed
when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance
with VA Policy.
- 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.Preferred Experience: Operating room and/or Surgical
Experience highly preferred.
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade:
- 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 year's of nursing
practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related
field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR
a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing
practice/experience.
- NOTE: Nurse III must demonstrate performance and leadership
that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients.
The Nurse III is responsible for the documented outcomes at the
program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be
broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational
level. In order to be considered for appointment to Nurse III,
outcomes must be documented. Meeting the Practice dimension
involves incorporating and implementing the requirements of the
other qualification standards, including:(a) Leading and organizing
delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer
accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge
planning.(b) Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote
staff involvement in planning, decision-making and evaluating
outcomes.(c) Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or
in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities.(d)
Systematically evaluating current practice, and formulating
outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes
within area of expertise.(e) Guiding, developing and supporting
staff from a leadership perspective.(f) Using professional
standards of care, scientific evidence and practice to evaluate
programs and/or service activities.Reference: VA Regulations,
specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse
Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human
Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: 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 4 hours); Standing (up to 4
hours); Repeated bending (up to 2 hours); Ability for rapid mental
and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable
at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted).EducationIMPORTANT: 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional
informationAnnual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and
Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly
pay period.
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.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the
employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework,
remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
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 exception from this requirement
using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
- BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees
with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you
and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are
designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new
windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our
benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position
you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or
intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the
specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be
evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR
AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR
EXPERIENCE. Your application, r--sum--, C.V., and/or supporting
documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions
carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for
employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards
Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant
selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range
listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the
experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the
following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional
Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension
of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core
competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
- BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees
with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you
and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are
designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new
windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our
benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position
you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or
intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the
specific benefits offered.
- Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you
and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your
benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a
permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You
may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with
your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.To
apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
- CV or Resume (please ensure that you include the month and year
for each period of employment. If Federal employment, also include
the grade level of the position).
- VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse
Anesthetists can be found at:
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
- If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 -
Notification of Personnel Action.
- Copy of transcripts (unofficial are sufficient).
- Copy of current license.
- Foreign education documentation (if applicable)If you are
relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting
institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order
for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide
only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as
stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible
rating or may affect the overall rating.
- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To
apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire
and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents
section below. The complete application package must be submitted
by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/30/2022 to receive consideration. To preview
the questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11368319.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log
in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA
JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.Agency contact informationEdward
PearchEmailEdward.Pearch@va.govAddressCharlie Norwood VA Medical
Center
One Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30901
USNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will
receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive
application packages (including all required documents) and the
vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
- Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be
fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number requestRequired DocumentsTo apply for
this position, you must provide a complete Application Package
which includes:
- CV or Resume (please ensure that you include the month and year
for each period of employment. If Federal employment, also include
the grade level of the position).
- VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse
Anesthetists can be found at:
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
- If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 -
Notification of Personnel Action.
- Copy of transcripts (unofficial are sufficient).
- Copy of current license.
- Foreign education documentation (if applicable)If you are
relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting
institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order
for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide
only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as
stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible
rating or may affect the overall rating.
HelpThis job is open to
- Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this
agency.
- The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance
to the U.S.
Keywords: US Veterans Health Administration, Augusta , Registered Nurse (Operating Room), Healthcare , Augusta, Georgia
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