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.
The RN - Staff (PACU / SDP) position is in Nursing service at the White River Junction Healthcare System, located at the WRJ location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Included but are not limited to: Patient preparation for procedures - Appropriately prepare patients for surgical procedure Pre & Post-operative vital signs monitoring - Closely monitor and document patients' vital signs and level of consciousness Airway management and assessment - Assess airway patency, manage potential complications from anesthesia, ensure proper positioning to maintain optimal respiratory function Pain assessment and management - Evaluate post-operative pain using appropriate pain scales, administer prescribed pain medications, and monitor for effectiveness Post-operative complication monitoring - Assess for common post-operative complications such as bleeding, nausea/vomiting, hypothermia, and emergence delirium Medication administration and management - Safely administer prescribed medications, including analgesics, antiemetics, and other post-operative medications Surgical site assessment - Regularly inspect surgical sites for bleeding, infection, or other complications Patient & family communication and education - Provide updates to family members regarding patient progress, explain post-operative care instructions, and address concerns Documentation and Handoff communication - Maintain detailed records of patient care, assessments, interventions, and responses Emergency response and readiness - Maintain competency in emergency procedures, recognize signs of deterioration, and respond quickly to critical situations Equipment management and safety - Ensure all monitoring equipment is functioning properly, maintain a clean and safe environment, follow infection control protocols Work Schedule: 8HR or 10HR shifts, Monday-Friday, No Holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact hannah.neilson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
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.
Tierra.Harris1@va.gov 702-791-9000 X13367
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