Nurse Peri OP - Aurora, Colorado - Perioperative

Company: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Nurse Peri OP - Aurora, Colorado Duties The incumbent practices as a Registered Nurse for all phases of patient care areas in Perioperative Services (Periop) including Pre-procedure, Phase I Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Phase Il recovery, providing pre-procedure and post-procedure care for interventional services patients (Operating Room/Minor Procedure Room, Gastroenterology, Bronchoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac catheterization/Electrophysiology). The RN performs pre-procedure assessments, patient education, and post-procedure care. The RN demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care. The nurse plans, organizes, and when appropriate, directs and supervises the activities of others to complete assignments in a safe and timely manner. The nurse demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Based on education, experience, and competency, the nurse may be assigned responsibilities such as preceptor, and/or charge nurse. The nurse functions as a resource for colleagues as needed. The nurse plans, organizes, and when appropriate, directs and supervises the activities of others to complete assignments in a safe and timely manner. Strongly encourage all applicants to submit a completed signed VA Form 10-2850a: VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: . Work Schedule: 5:30 am - 8:00 pm varied shifts Monday through Friday; with the possibility of extended hours including weekends and holidays. NOTE: Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours. The candidate must be willing to be assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary. Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 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

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