Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 145,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 +

Federal pension and 401K with up to 5%

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, in Columbia, SC, seeks an Endoscopy Registered Nurse to deliver and manage care for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures, inpatient and outpatient. Provides education and documents responses to interventions and findings.

Responsibilities include pre/post-procedure assessments, conscious sedation, coordination of care, and education to promote safe transitions along the care continuum.

Qualifications

Assesses and plans patient care based on age-specific components.
Provides education on procedural and post-procedural care.
Administers medications and assists during endoscopy procedures.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient status before procedures and educates on care.
Coordinates care focused on patient education and outcomes.
Perform pre- and post-procedure assessments and assist physicians.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $80126 – $145031/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.