Ambulatory Surgery RN - Pre/Post Op Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (50 days/year)

Federal pension

Federal 401K

Insurance: health/vision/dental/ LT C

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse to provide and supervise direct patient care. Responsibilities include nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in line with age-specific care, medication administration, and adherence to established policies.

The role emphasizes patient education, self-management, coordination of care, and a focus on patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting agency (ACEN/CCNE)
• State license to practice as registered nurse upon appointment
• Credit for foreign education requires degree equivalence validation where applicable
• GNT exception for certain bridge program pathways with temporary appointment

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assess, plans, implement, evaluate)
• Administer medications and procedures per policy
• Coordinate patient education, self-management, and discharge planning
• Ensure care continuity across continuum and maintain patient satisfaction
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to VA directives

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma or BSN)

RN license (US state)

ACEN/CCNE accreditation for program

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse to provide and supervise direct patient care. Responsibilities include nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in line with age-specific care, medication administration, and adherence to established policies.

The role emphasizes patient education, self-management, coordination of care, and a focus on patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.