Perioperative RN: Surgical Care & Advancement

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is accountable for patient outcomes during surgical procedures and focuses on growth and self-direction in practice.

Qualifications include English proficiency under 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), graduation from an approved nursing program, and active RN licensure; options for bridge programs and foreign-educated nurses are described, with temporary appointment potential.

Qualifications

• English proficiency as required by law.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the accrediting bodies.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in the OR.
• Deliver patient-focused nursing care to improve outcomes and support professional development.
• Coordinate with perioperative team to ensure safety and quality in the operating room.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN

Active RN license

Foreign degree validation

Job description

The Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is accountable for patient outcomes during surgical procedures and focuses on growth and self-direction in practice.

Qualifications include English proficiency under 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), graduation from an approved nursing program, and active RN licensure; options for bridge programs and foreign-educated nurses are described, with temporary appointment potential.