Registered Nurse - Surgical Services Purchasing Coordinator

Fadona; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Central Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse Surgical Services Purchasing Coordinator for the Fredericksburg clinic. This role entails supervising patient care, managing surgical supplies, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure efficient operations.

Benefits

Participation in VA's total rewards program

Salary and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English is required.
• Eligibility for Graduate Nurse Technician license may be considered.
• Details on education/experience for Nurse levels provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct patient care and manage surgical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with VA policies on implant management.
• Coordinate communication with medical staff and vendors.

Skills

Patient education

Customer satisfaction

Documentation management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current RN license in the U.S.

Job description

Summary

Exciting Opportunity! Join our team at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. We are seeking a Registered Nurse Surgical Services Purchasing Coordinator for the Fredericksburg VA Clinic in Virginia. This role involves being responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and supervising direct patient care. The focus is on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Proficiency in English (per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f))
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or equivalent foreign education with validation
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the U.S.
• For candidates without licensure, eligibility to pursue licensure as a Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) with a 120-day temporary appointment

Grade Determinations: Details on education and experience requirements for Nurse I, II, and III levels are specified, including necessary education, experience, and leadership skills. For full details, visit this link.

Preferred Experience: Equipment/implant ordering, contract management (not required)

Physical Requirements: Pre-placement physical exam required as per VA Handbook 5019.

Duties

• Supervise and provide direct patient care, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Manage documentation and verification of equipment costs and purchases.
• Ensure compliance with VA policies on implant management and tracking systems.
• Coordinate communication with healthcare team members, vendors, and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor stock for recalled items and take appropriate action.
• Participate in VA's total rewards program, including salary, leave, retirement, insurance, and work schedule benefits.