This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. 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: CNOR preferred Operating Room experience ACLS BLS Flexible Ability to take calls Working in high stress environment BSN 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. 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: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Perioperative Staff Nurse must be a licensed RN with Board certification from a VA-approved certifying body preferred. Duties include but not limited to: The Perioperative Staff Nurse is directly responsible and accountable to the designated Manager or designee The Perioperative Staff Nurse possess knowledge and skills to independently perform duties for all stages of the perioperative process to include preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative duties The Perioperative Staff Nurse possess intraoperative skills; specific to skills and duties as a Circulator and Scrub Nurse; and PACU nurse The Perioperative Staff Nurse possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within collaborative and interdisciplinary practice settings. This broad clinical knowledge enables the Perioperative Staff Nurse to effectively direct patient and family care; prepare for surgical cases; guide and support scrub technicians in the patient care process; guide and support students in the training platform to include, but not limited to: scrub technicians, physician assistants, medical students and interns, nurses, residents, and new employees The Perioperative Staff Nurse possess the knowledge and skills to support the Anesthesia staff in the perioperative environment The Perioperative Staff nurse possess the knowledge and skills to respond to urgent and emergency medical and surgical situations The Perioperative Staff Nurse possess the knowledge and skills to independently perform daily and on call duties supporting all surgical subspecialties supported at this facility The Perioperative Staff Nurse possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers, maintain confidentiality of written, electronic, and verbal patient/employee information, work and function within a safe manner including infection control and use of equipment, and assure that patient safety is paramount in all aspects of care Integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the Surgery performance improvement program into their professional practice, utilize nursing research and evidence-based practice; integrate and apply aspects of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations National Patient Safety goals as applicable to the perioperative area of practice The Perioperative Staff Nurse demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to direct care appropriate to the age/population related needs of veteran patients served in perioperative areas. This knowledge includes an understanding of the changes associated with aging and the relevance of this knowledge in developing and implementing a plan of care The Staff Perioperative Staff Nurse must be able to assess and interpret data relating to the patient's current health status, which will facilitate in directing the delivery of care appropriate to the age/population specific needs of the adult and older adult patient. They will also demonstrate knowledge of the specific needs of children, as they may be present when care is provided to the adult veteran Perform circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical records and surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are completed/available Ensues safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all time Perform preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care Participates in order and replenishment of state-of-the art equipment, instrument and supplies used in specialized surgical services Scrub or circulate as assigned Identify, distribute and balance workload and tasks among personnel based on their competency level and experience This position may require the incumbent to work on any day or shift, including PMs, nights, weekends, holidays, or on an \"on call' basis, necessary to meet mission requirements. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent may be required to report to work or remain at as scheduled Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (with call and Holiday rotations)\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact robert.knudsen@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]