Ambulatory Surgery RN: Perioperative Care & Recovery

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care in ambulatory settings, including patient assessment, consent validation, IV therapy, and medication administration.

The role involves pre-procedure preparation, coordination of testing, patient and family education, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, and documentation in the EHR in line with ASPAN standards and VHA directives.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current, full, active RN license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care in ambulatory surgery.
• Perform patient assessment, consent and H&P validation.
• Administer IV therapy and medications per protocol.
• Pre-procedure preparation and coordination of required testing.
• Educate patients and families; monitor recovery from anesthesia.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing degree

RN licensure

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care in ambulatory settings, including patient assessment, consent validation, IV therapy, and medication administration.

The role involves pre-procedure preparation, coordination of testing, patient and family education, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, and documentation in the EHR in line with ASPAN standards and VHA directives.