Registered Nurse - Surgery Clinic Outpatient

Veterans Health Administration • Omaha, NE

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Clinic Outpatient Registered Nurse provides high-quality outpatient care to assigned patients and supports safe, effective transitions throughout the healthcare continuum. The nurse assists with patient intake and provides education before and after procedures. The role operates within the VA Midwest Health Care Network’s Whole Health System, which emphasizes personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connections to Veterans’ communities. The position supports the Veterans Health Administration’s mission to provide exceptional care that improves Veterans’ health and well-being.

This is an intermittent position with variable weekday hours scheduled in advance with the nurse manager. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 8 hours per week and 16 hours per pay period. Telework and virtual work are not available.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent nursing education.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nurse registration in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment exception is described for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Pass required pre-employment drug screening, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete required onboarding and application documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a clinic setting, preferably a surgery clinic.
• Experience as a case manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific components.
• Coordinate care with a focus on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care.
• Administer medications and perform procedures according to established policies and guidelines.
• Float to various clinics within the Surgical Specialty Clinic, potentially working in multiple areas during the day.
• Assist with patient intake, including taking vital signs and rooming patients.
• Review appointment lists and identify relevant medical history, medications, allergies, and other information needed to provide safe care.
• Communicate changes in clinics.
• Assist providers during non-sedation procedures.
• Provide patient education before and after procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree