Surgical Services RN Clinical Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an RN Clinical Coordinator in Surgical Services to lead nursing across the surgical continuum and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes systematic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs, with a focus on health promotion and safety within the surgical clinic. The RN will coordinate care from pre‑op through post‑op, attend weekly specialty meetings, and employ

Qualifications

• RN license (state) required
• BSN or higher or bridge program with RN licensure pathways described
• Experience in surgical or perioperative nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership across the surgical continuum
• Coordinate patient care from pre‑op to post‑op
• Apply evidence‑based practices and nursing process
• Participate in weekly surgical specialty meetings
• Utilize LEAN methods to improve clinic efficiency

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care coordination

Evidence-based practice

LEAN

Education

RN license (state)

BSN or higher

Tools

LEAN process improvement

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an RN Clinical Coordinator in Surgical Services to lead nursing across the surgical continuum and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes systematic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs, with a focus on health promotion and safety within the surgical clinic. The RN will coordinate care from pre‑op through post‑op, attend weekly specialty meetings, and employ