Registered Nurse-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Veterans Health Administration; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 96.000 - 162.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland, OR seeks a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

The role covers assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of perioperative care across pre-anesthesia, Phase I and II recovery, and extended care following sedation or anesthesia. Responsibilities include evaluating patients for anesthesia suitability, monitoring post-sedation status, documenting in the electronic health record, and adhering to ASPAN standards and

Formación

• Possesses knowledge related to the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.
• Assesses and prepares patients for procedures appropriately.
• Maintains knowledge of ASPAN standards and VHA directives; documents care comprehensively in the EHR; may be required to perform on-call duties.

Responsabilidades

• Provides specialized peri-anesthesia care across Pre anesthesia Phase, Post anesthesia Phase I, II, and extended care.
• Assesses patients for anesthesia suitability and monitors postoperative status including cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
• Documents all phases of care accurately in the electronic health record; adheres to standards and service-level procedures.

Descripción del empleo

Registered Nurse-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides specialized care in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care throughout the peri anesthesia continuum to include the Pre anesthesia Phase, Post anesthesia Phase I, Post anesthesia Phase II, and extended care from sedation/analgesia and/or anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers.

Portland is known for having the amenities of a major city (such as an international airport, an efficient public transit system, major league sports teams and many museums and art galleries) and the charms of a small city (such as plentiful arts and crafts fairs, independent bookstores and local traditions like the annual Rose Festival Parade).

Rain or shine, you can take advantage of the city's proximity to nature by playing in the Willamette River, wandering through lush public parks and gardens, biking the city's 162 miles (261 km) of bike lanes and hiking trails both within city limits and in the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Duties include but not limited to: Possesses knowledge related to the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.

Assesses and prepares patients for procedures appropriately. Performs clinical assessment of the patient and readily recognizes contraindication for anesthesia and/or surgical intervention.

Applies the appropriate post sedation scoring and assesses the patient's postoperative status to include cardiovascular and respiratory systems and airway management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic stability, pain, and comfort needs and mental status, implementing appropriate interventions to maintain or return all physiological system to baseline or above.

Maintains knowledge of current American Society of Peri anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards, VHA Directive, and service level standard operating procedures. Responsible for ensuring comprehensive documenting of all phases of care and is timely, complete, and accurate in the electronic health record, may be required to perform on-call duties.

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: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-8:00 pm PST Compressed/Flexible: Available, can be either 10 or 12 hour shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $96237 – $161801/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.