This Registered Nurse (RN) position is part of the Surgery Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) within the Outpatient Surgery Clinics. The Outpatient Surgery Clinic RN provides direct, patient-centered care to veterans experiencing a range of acute and chronic health conditions, with a focus on those undergoing minor procedures and/or surgical interventions, including pre-operative and post-operative management. In-clinic procedures done under local anesthetic only.
The RN plays a key role in delivering a full range of coordinated care through patient assessments, interventions, education, coordination, home care planning, follow-up, and complication prevention, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and best practices.
The Outpatient Surgery Clinics span multiple floors of the medical center and support a wide range of specialties, including but not limited to: Anesthesia, Audiology, Cardiac Surgery, Colon and Rectal, Dental, Dermatology, ENT, Eye, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, Vascular, and Wound. Cross-training is a required part of this role.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Triages patients effectively through phone triage, secure messaging, walk-ins, and scheduled visits, applying the Standing Orders policy. Collaborates with internal and external teams to identify, analyze, address, and resolve patient concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
Works across all assigned outpatient surgery clinics and specialties, adapting to various clinic environments, patient care needs, and skill requirements to ensure seamless, high-quality, and patient-centered care for veterans. Provides direct patient care in clinic and procedural settings, supporting minor procedures done using local anesthetic, nursing interventions and treatments, wound care, and post-surgical follow-ups.
Works in partnership with surgery clinic providers, patients, families, social workers, surgery coordinators, physical and occupational therapists, medical support assistants, residents, and all levels of healthcare professionals to manage and support patients.
Collaborates with services and staff both internal and external to the VA to coordinate patient care, facilitate transitions, track completion of necessary treatments and testing, and exchange documentation to ensure continuity of care, support, and management of specialty patients. Supports and directs LPNs and NAs as appropriate, ensuring tasks are delegated effectively and care is provided within the appropriate scope of practice.
Communicates and reinforces follow-up plans and test results, ensuring patients understand next steps, post-visit instructions, and ongoing care needs. Facilitates Homecare and Community referrals and makes recommendations to support ongoing veteran needs. Provides individualized patient, caregiver, and family health education and support, with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness aligned with patient goals.
Coaches and mentors new and existing staff, assisting in clinical skill development and professional growth. Administers medications and monitors for responses and adverse reactions. Completes administrative tasks as required, such as pulling records.
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: Monday-Friday, Days (8 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-1730) 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.
Clarissa.Baccam@va.gov · 515-699-5693
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $90469 – $154749/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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