Registered Nurse (Operating Room Nurse Manager)-EDRP Approved

Department of Veterans Affairs

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 Operating Room Nurse Manager oversees 70 FTEs and is responsible for day to day operations including: including: scheduling, staffing, HR issues, budgeting, working with pharmacy, logistics, housekeeping, anesthesia, and the surgeons. This position is also responsible for interviewing and hiring personnel, following up with any HR issues and ensuring quality outcomes for the entire OR. The OR NM works closely with the OR educator to ensure nurses are trained and are competent to provide safe care for high complex cases including 13 different types of surgical specialties. The nurse manager is responsible for positive quality outcomes which are reported nationally. This position is essential to maintain a successful OR service line. Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures. Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the interprofessional team, at the expert level, with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting Meets the needs of the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver and/or significant other, the Veteran's representative, visitors to VA facilities, all VA staff and other customers while supporting VA missions. 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, 7:00am-3:30pm, 24/7 Responsibility of unit. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: This position is not part of the bargaining unit.

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