Operating Room RN (Scrub Nurse)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VA Total Rewards Package

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse (Perioperative RN) to deliver comprehensive perioperative care for surgical patients.

The role requires a nursing degree, active RN license, and the ability to work in a six-unit operating room with responsibilities across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. The VA offers a broad rewards package and on-site clinical duties.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the United States/territory.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE at time of completion.
• State licensure and ability to obtain/convert to permanent VA appointment after bridge program completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Circulate or scrub in the OR and cover cases in area of specialty.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure patient safety; perform counts and Time Out procedures.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) - known as a Perioperative RN - is responsible for administering care to the surgical patients before - during and after surgery in our 6-unite operating room. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process of assessment - planning implementation - and evaluation being applied in an ongoing - systematic manner to all patient when providing and/or supervising direct care patients care.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 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)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105075
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience: Recent experience in Operating Room as a Scrub Nurse BSN preferred CNOR recognized Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients
• There may also be extended periods of sitting
• This position also requires that the staff member be able to wear a lead apron for an extended period of time.

Duties

• The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) - known as a Perioperative RN - is responsible for administering care to the surgical patients before - during and after surgery in our 6-unite operating room
• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process of assessment - planning implementation - and evaluation being applied in an ongoing - systematic manner to all patient when providing and/or supervising direct care patient care
• The Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care for the patient undergoing a surgical/invasive procedure
• The OR RN plans - directs and coordinates the care of every patient undergoing operative and other invasive procedures - taking into consideration respect for the individual and recognition of the important contribution that each team member makes to the patient's well-being
• Other duties include - but not limited to: Function proficiently in either the circulator or scrub role within the OR and be competent in all surgery specialties served
• Circulating cases - scrubbing - at the minimum - cases in their area of specialty
• Computer charging and ordering - updating surgeon preference cards
• Preparing cases for the following day - coordinating with vendors and the Perioperative Business Manager to address service specific needs
• Coordinating with Perioperative Nurse Educator for staff in-services on new procedures and equipment
• Maintains knowledge of current Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards - VHA Directives - and facility/service level guidance
• Assures the sterility of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation and equipment is used in a safe and efficient manner
• Protects the patient from injury caused by chemical - electrical - mechanical and thermal sources - and extraneous objects
• Performs counting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items
• Participates in the Time Out process to ensure correct site - side - and level - and follow implant and tissue/tissue-based product documentation - policy - and procedures
• Manages the patient's specimens in the appropriate manner - administers medication safely and correctly - performs interventions to maintain the patient's would and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Mon-Fri - 0645-1515 - on call duties to include rotating holidays
• Telework: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized