Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Endoscopy RN delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures including both inpatients and outpatients. This position be assigned on call in which they will follow all facility policies regarding response time.

• Provide patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Assess the patient's physical and mental status prior to procedures, educate on procedural and post-procedural care, and document responses to interventions, findings, and report any changes. Partner with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum, including the Veteran's goals of care. May function in several roles to include pre-procedure assessments, post procedural recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures. Maintain proficiency on the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy specific equipment. Recognize changes in patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency situations 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: Day shift with variable start times Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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