Perioperative Nurse: Lead Patient Care in the OR

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Federal health/vision/dental/insurance

Job summary

The PeriOperative Registered Nurse at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides and supervises direct patient care in the operative setting.

The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care across age groups, with emphasis on education, self-management and patient satisfaction. Candidates must hold an active RN license, meet VA qualification standards, and be prepared for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency is required.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN/CCNE.
• Foreign nursing graduates must have degree equivalency validation.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in US territory or DC.
• GNT exception allows 120-day temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates care for operative patients.
• Maintains sterile field and safe instrument usage.
• Administers medications and procedures per policies.
• Coordinates care focused on patient education and self-management.
• Documents care comprehensively in the electronic health record.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN

Current RN license (state license)

Job description

The PeriOperative Registered Nurse at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides and supervises direct patient care in the operative setting.

The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care across age groups, with emphasis on education, self-management and patient satisfaction. Candidates must hold an active RN license, meet VA qualification standards, and be prepared for on-call duties.