Operating Room RN: Lead Surgical Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced Perioperative Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee nursing care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures. This role emphasizes patient outcomes, teamwork, and respect for each individual involved in the care process.

Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating perioperative care, ensuring adherence to licensure requirements, and maintaining high clinical standards within the OR setting.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required for direct patient care.
• Graduation from a school of professional nursing and state licensure are required.
• Foreign-educated nurses must meet VA equivalency requirements or possess active licensure in the US.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for patient outcomes from nursing care for patients undergoing surgical/invasive procedures.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate care for each patient undergoing operative or invasive procedures, with respect for individuals and teamwork.

Skills

English proficiency

OR nursing

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of a school of professional nursing

US RN licensure

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced Perioperative Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee nursing care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures. This role emphasizes patient outcomes, teamwork, and respect for each individual involved in the care process.

Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating perioperative care, ensuring adherence to licensure requirements, and maintaining high clinical standards within the OR setting.