This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Included but are not limited to: Conduct pre-operative assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, required testing, and patient/family education. Prepare patients for surgery by verifying orders, confirming consent, initiating IV access, and ensuring readiness for anesthesia and the procedure. Assist providers with minor procedures and pain management procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.
Receive patients from the OR or procedural areas and perform Phase I post-anesthesia recovery, focusing on airway management, breathing, circulation, consciousness level, pain control, and stabilization of vital signs. Transition patients to Phase II recovery once criteria are met, providing ongoing monitoring, comfort measures, mobility assistance, hydration, and preparation for discharge.
Manage post-operative needs such as pain control, nausea prevention, respiratory support, and hemodynamic monitoring throughout both recovery phases. Respond promptly to changes in patient condition using strong clinical judgment and established protocols. Provide comprehensive discharge teaching regarding post-operative expectations, home-care instructions, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up needs.
Maintain accurate, clear, and timely documentation across all stages of care. Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, procedural nurses, and other perioperative team members to support safe, efficient patient transitions. Promote a safe, calm, and supportive environment for patients and families throughout the surgical experience.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730 - 1600 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Karen Chapman karen.chapman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Assignment Code: PU Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Available Notifications: This position is not an AFGE Bargaining Unit position This position is in the Excepted Service This position is covered by a special rate Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
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
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp.- If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
scott.zapolski@va.gov · 413-584-4040 X6457
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $79904 – $139497/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-11.
This is a Monday - Friday 07:30 -16:00 position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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