Pre-Procedure RN: Readiness & Patient Education

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a Registered Nurse for Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation.

The RN will conduct patient/family education, assess readiness for procedures requiring sedation or anesthesia, and collaborate with anesthesia and other teams to ensure safe clearance and preparation. Responsibilities include evaluating pre-testing consults, coordinating testing, and providing clear preparation guidelines while adhering to infection control practices.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Education equivalency process for foreign degrees if applicable.
• Eligibility for federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient readiness for invasive procedures with or without sedation/anesthesia, following center policy and anesthesia collaboration.
• Reviews pre-testing consults and schedules patients for evaluation in the pre-testing department.
• Communicates testing/clearance requirements with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe procedures.
• Educates patients on preparation for scheduled procedures; plans follow-up as needed.
• Applies infection control precautions appropriate for the patient population.

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a Registered Nurse for Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation.

The RN will conduct patient/family education, assess readiness for procedures requiring sedation or anesthesia, and collaborate with anesthesia and other teams to ensure safe clearance and preparation. Responsibilities include evaluating pre-testing consults, coordinating testing, and providing clear preparation guidelines while adhering to infection control practices.