Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Martinsburg (WV)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 136,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities with leadership, experience, and creative approaches to complex procedural care. Coordinates care across the continuum, educates patients and families, and supports self-management after discharge.

Delivers endoscopy care for inpatients and outpatients, assesses patient status before procedures, and collaborates to revise policies and guidelines while maintaining equipment proficiency.

Qualifications

Coordinates care across the continuum and educates patients and families.
Delivers endoscopy care and manages pre/post procedure.
Collaborates to revise policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures.
Assesses the patients physical and mental status prior to procedures.
Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Maintains proficiency on the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy specific equipment.

Skills

Endoscopy nursing

Patient education

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

VHA Mission Statement: Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VHA Vision Statement: VHA will continue to be the benchmark of excellence and value in health care and benefits by providing exemplary services that are both patient centered and evidence based. Core Values - "I CARE" Integrity Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence

Key Responsibilities

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex procedural care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.

Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. The Endoscopy RN delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures including both inpatients and outpatients. 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.

Partners 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. The Endoscopy RN provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.

Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility. The Endoscopy RN may function in several roles to include, pre-procedure assessments, post procedural recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures.

They maintain proficiency on the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy specific equipment. They recognize changes in patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency situations. Adapts to changes in the daily schedule. The Endoscopy RN is required to be on-call during off tours hours to provide patient care for emergency procedures.

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, 0730 - 1600 with on-call rotation afterhours, weekends and holidays.

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 $70938 – $135855/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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