About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Registered Nurse-Operating Room opportunity in aurora, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
The Operating Room (OR)-Registered Nurse (RN) plans - directs - and coordinates the care of patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures - taking into consideration respect for the individual and recognition of the important contribution that each team member makes to the patient's wellbeing.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
(Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment:
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
Preferred Experience: 5+ years operating room experience - with training in the surgical technician position Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction
This position involves considerable standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting and turning
It requires repositioning patients and assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers
Mechanical devices when available are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients
The work may involve pushing or lifting in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs
The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care
The position requires work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patients
May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures
May occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
Must be mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities - based on patient needs.
Duties
Denver Chamber of Commerce The Perioperative OR RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
Duties of the position include - but are not limited to: Assess - plan - implement - and evaluate care based on age specific components
Coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
Knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs
Proficiency in both the circulator and scrub role within the OR and competence in all surgical specialties served
Maintain knowledge of current Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives - and service level standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ensure the sterility of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation and equipment in play is used in a safe and efficient manner
Protect the patient from injury caused by chemical - electrical - mechanical - and thermal sources - and extraneous objects
Perform counting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items
Participate in the Time Out process to ensure correct site - side - and level - and follow implant and tissue/tissue-based product documentation - policy and procedures
Manage the patient specimens appropriately
Administer medications safely and correctly
Perform interventions to maintain patient wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels
Perform interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection
Ensure comprehensive documentation is timely - complete - and accurate in the electronic health record
Knowledge of reusable instruments - equipment - medical devices - or supplies are in use in the clinical area
Other duties as assigned
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: 8 hour shift or 10 hour shift - Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: Compressed work schedule may be available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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Worksite address
aurora, CO, 80012, US
Who can apply
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