Are you passionate about evidence-based patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact? Our Surgical Specialty Clinic is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse - Surgery Clinic Outpatient to join our team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality outpatient care to assigned patients, ensuring safe and effective transitions throughout the healthcare continuum, assisting in the patient intake process, and providing patient education, pre and post procedure.
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.
The Surgery Clinic Outpatient RN duties includes, but are not limited to, the following: 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. Floats to various clinics located with the Surgical Specialty Clinic.
Could possibly float to multiple areas during the day. Assists the patient intake process, vitals, rooming, etc. Reviews patient appointment list identifying past medical history, medications, allergies, and other information necessary to provide safe and excellent care. Communicates any changes in clinics. Assists providers during procedures (non-sedation procedures) Provides patient education, pre and post procedure.
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: Intermittent.
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm Variable hours Note: Variable hours between 0730-1630 M-F. Minimum of 8 hours per week, 16 hours per pay period. Schedule is set in advance with the nurse manager. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
kelsie.niuvela@va.gov · 2532092056
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $65500 – $140292/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This is a Variable hours between 0730-1630 M-F. Minimum of 8 hours per week, 16 hours per pay period. Schedule is set in advance with the nurse manager. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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