The Atlanta VA Healthcare System is seeking Registered Nurses for the position of Registered Nurse for Ambulatory Surgery Clinic. Recruitment and relocation incentives are authorized. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Previous Ambulatory Surgery experience Bachelor's in Nursing or higher level of education preferred At least 2 years of nursing experience Certification in Peri-Anesthesia Nursing/ Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia preferred Excellent communication skills Requirements: ACLS BLS Graduate of a school of professional nursing Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. ["The duties and responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to: Utilizes the nursing process, nursing skills, technology, research and all available resources to maximize the delivery of safe, efficient, high quality care to a variety of surgical patients. Functions as a primary nurse accountable for planning and coordinating the delivery of care of the surgical patients. Practices within the guidelines of policies, procedures, standards of care, and scope of practice competencies relating to ambulatory surgical nursing. Acts in collaborative and collegial roles with other health professionals and other department personnel for safe and effective care of surgical patients. Recognizes and responds promptly and appropriately to emergency situations. Participates in unit-based teaching and research projects. Assumes responsibility for maintaining own level of knowledge and clinical competence in ambulatory surgery nursing through hospital-based in-services, independent study, mandatory reviews and continuing education programs. Active participation in unit program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Great at starting IVs. Good communication skills with surgeons/anesthesiologist/family members Pre-op phone calls. Job Details: Good patient assessments Great at starting IVs Good communication skills with surgeons/anesthesiologist/family members Pre-op phone calls Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm\nTelework: Not available.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized.\nEDRP Authorized: Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]