Ambulatory Surgery RN: PACU & Perioperative Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Registered Nurse for Ambulatory Surgery (SDS/PACU) in an intermittent role. The RN will perform preoperative assessments, manage IV access, assist with blocks, and ensure all tests and documentation meet standards.

Responsibilities include postoperative monitoring, patient teaching, and precise EHR documentation in line with ASPAN and VHA directives. Licensure and adaptation to a varied schedule are required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative assessment including nursing assessment, consent, and H&P validations.
• Starting intravenous fluids and venipuncture; assist with peripheral nerve blocks.
• Ensure lab work and other pre-operative testing are completed and communicated to the team.
• Provide preoperative teaching and review discharge instructions with patients and families.
• Monitor post-operative patients for level of consciousness after anesthesia/sedation; watch for side effects.
• Maintain compliance with ASPAN standards, VHA directives, and SOPs; thorough EHR documentation.
• Coordinate care focusing on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction across the care continuum.
• Administer medications and procedures per policies; collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Lead with experience and creative approaches to manage complex patient care; ensure timely documentation.

Job description

The VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Registered Nurse for Ambulatory Surgery (SDS/PACU) in an intermittent role. The RN will perform preoperative assessments, manage IV access, assist with blocks, and ensure all tests and documentation meet standards.

Responsibilities include postoperative monitoring, patient teaching, and precise EHR documentation in line with ASPAN and VHA directives. Licensure and adaptation to a varied schedule are required.