Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

VA Detroit; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse - Endoscopy, where you will deliver compassionate care to Veterans. This role involves overseeing patient care during therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will have an RN license and experience in procedural settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Qualifications

• English proficiency required.
• Must have a current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based procedural care to patients.
• Oversee Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Health/Nursing Assistants.
• Manage care for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Care coordination

Health promotion

Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current RN license

Job description

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Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors"—by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. Would you like to be part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Duties

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy provides competent, evidence-based procedural care to patients, overseeing Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Medical Instrument Technicians, and Health/Nursing Assistants as appropriate. Responsibilities include patient care, care coordination, health promotion, education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. The RN assists in nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes enhancement. The RN manages care for patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures, assessing physical and mental status, educating on care, documenting responses, and reporting changes. Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions and align care with Veteran’s goals.

The RN demonstrates specialty care knowledge, self-direction, critical thinking, and adaptability, functioning in roles such as charge nurse, pre-procedure assessment, post-procedure recovery, and assisting physicians. Maintains proficiency with endoscopy equipment, recognizes changes in patient status, and responds to emergencies. May be assigned call duties per facility policy.

Work Schedule

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one late stay per week as needed.

Additional Information

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. This position is not virtual, and relocation/recruitment incentives are not authorized. Physical requirements include visual acuity, hearing, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in stressful situations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only if no qualified citizens are available.
• Pre-employment drug screening, background check, and physical exam.
• Participation in influenza vaccination program.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English proficiency.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license.

Grade Determinations: Details on RN levels I through III, including education and experience requirements, are available at this link.

Preferred Experience: Recent procedural experience in GI or similar setting, moderate sedation, and specialty certification are preferred.

Additional Notes

This job may be used to fill additional vacancies and is in the Excepted Service. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants must submit a resume and other relevant documents as specified.