Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 66,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Omaha, NE is seeking a Registered Nurse - Endoscopy to deliver competent, evidence-based procedural care for endoscopy patients. The RN educates on pre/post care, coordinates care, and documents responses to interventions.

This on-site role operates Monday through Friday with a comprehensive federal benefits package and a pay range of $65,500 to $140,292 per year.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures.
• Assesses the patient’s physical and mental status prior to procedures, educates on procedural and post-procedural care, and documents responses to interventions.
• Partners with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote safe transitions across the health care continuum.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse - Endoscopy is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based procedural care to assigned patients as appropriate to the procedural setting. This nurse provides patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties of the Registered Nurse - Endoscopy include, but are not limited to: 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. May function in several roles to include, pre-procedure assessments, post procedural recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures. Recognize changes in patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency situations.

May be assigned on call and will follow all facility policies regarding response time.

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 to Friday, 7:30 am 4:00 pm 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 $65500 – $140292/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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