Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Surgery SDS/PACU - Intermittent

The Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery (SDS/PACU), is an intermittent position at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please see the Duties section below for a description of the major responsibilities. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse (RN), provides pre-operative/procedural care, including (but not limited to) the nursing assessment of patients, consent, and H&P validations, the starting of intravenous fluids including venipuncture, assisting with peripheral nerve blocks, assuring all lab work and other pre-operative/procedural testing is completed and communicated to team members, confirms surgical sites are prepared and marked, and the administration of medications as ordered. Provides clear and concise preoperative teaching and reviews discharge instructions to patients and families with written and verbal communication. The Ambulatory RN monitors post-operative patient's level of consciousness after the recovery of anesthesia/sedation. Closely observes signs of side effect of post residual anesthesia medications. The Ambulatory RN maintains knowledge of current American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards, VHA Directive and service level standard operating procedures. The Ambulatory RN is responsible for ensuring comprehensive documentation of all phases of care and is timely, complete, and accurate in the electronic health record. Major duties include, but not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Provides clear and concise preoperative teaching and reviews discharge instructions to patients and families with written and verbal communication. The incumbent monitor post-operative patient's level of consciousness after the recovery of anesthesia/sedation. Closely observes signs of side effect of post residual anesthesia medications. The incumbent maintains knowledge of current American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards, VHA Directive and service level standard operating procedures. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring comprehensive documentation of all phases of care and is timely, complete, and accurate in the electronic health record. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager. Variable between 6:00 am-8:00 pm Monday-Friday, No weekends/holidays, minimum of three 8-hour shifts (24 hours) for each six-week scheduling cycle. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: This position is not eligible for benefits. Retirement: This position is not eligible for benefits. Insurance: This position is not eligible for benefits. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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 Ac

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