The Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care in ambulatory surgery, including patient assessment, consent and H&P validation, IV therapy, medication administration, pre-procedure preparation, & coordination of required testing.
Delivers patient and family education, monitors recovery from anesthesia, ensures compliance with ASPAN standards & VHA directives, and maintains accurate, timely, & complete documentation in the electronic health record.
This is a Temporary not to exceed 1 year, Intermittent work schedule position. Duties include but are not limited to: Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and oversee all phases of the nursing process for ambulatory surgery patients. Coordinate patient care across the continuum, emphasizing education, self-management, and patient satisfaction. Validate consents and History & Physical (H&P) documentation prior to procedures.
Initiate intravenous therapy, perform venipuncture, and assist with peripheral nerve blocks. Ensure completion and communication of required laboratory work and pre-procedure testing. Verify surgical sites are properly prepared and marked before procedures. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and provider orders.
Provide preoperative education and review discharge instructions with patients and families using verbal and written communication. Monitor patients during postoperative recovery, assessing consciousness levels and observing for anesthesia-related complications. Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation, support quality improvement initiatives, promote evidence-based practice, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
Work Schedule: Intermittent - This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance. Expected availability for this position is one, 8-hour shift per biweekly pay period. Additional hours may be scheduled as needed, but typically Monday-Friday 0600-1730.
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
dacia.blascoe@va.gov · 612-467-2386
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75278 – $139394/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This is a This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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