Endoscopy Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC seeks an Endoscopy Registered Nurse to deliver and manage care for patients undergoing endoscopy, including education on procedural and post-procedural steps.

The role involves pre/post-procedure assessments, administering medications, coordinating care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong RN licensure and endoscopy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program and licensed RN.
• Endoscopy/GI experience preferred (2+ years).
• Excellent English communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to perform conscious sedation and monitor patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for age-specific patients.
• Provide conscious sedation and assist during procedures.
• Pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure recovery.
• Coordinate care, patient education, and transitional care.
• Administer medications per policies and supervise staff as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe care.
• Document outcomes and changes in patient condition.

Skills

Endoscopy/GI experience

Conscious sedation

Patient care

Communication

Team leadership

Education

RN licensure (state)

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma)

BSN

MSN

Tools

ACLS Certification

Job description

Summary

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse delivers and manages care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures including both inpatients and outpatients. Provides education on procedural and post-procedural care - and documents responses to interventions - findings - and report any changes.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 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)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082446
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: Endoscopy/Gastroenterology experience 2 or more years preferred
• Conscious/Moderate Sedation experience
• 2-3 years of Med-Surg experience
• ACLS Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position
• This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• The position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - bending - stooping - sitting - pulling - pushing - twisting - reaching above the shoulders - and lifting up to 45lbs
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated material and will be required to DON protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent will be pushing gurneys and wearing LEAD aprons as appropriate
• The incumbent is required to setup - manage - and operate highly technological equipment
• The incumbent must be mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - requiring the shifting of priorities based on emerging and changing patient/unit needs.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Assesses - plans - implements and evaluates care based on age specific components
• Provides conscious sedation
• Function in several roles to include pre-procedure assessments - post-procedural recovery - and assist physicians during procedures
• Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Administer medications and assist with procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Provide competent evidence based procedural care to assigned patients and have oversight of subordinate personnel as appropriate to the clinical setting
• Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care - patient and family education - patient self-management after discharge - and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction
• Assesses the patients physical and mental status prior to procedures - educates on procedural and post-procedural care - and documents responses to interventions - findings - and reports any changes
• Responsible for partnering 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
• Collaborate in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
• 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 - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Subject to change based on agency needs
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized