Registered Nurse- Endoscopy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Spokane (WA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 144,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) at the Department of Veterans Affairs delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing diagnostic endoscopy procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. You will assess, educate, and coordinate care, administer medications and sedation, monitor recovery, and document in the EHR to ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative process.

This role requires a valid RN license, endoscopy experience with conscious sedation, and a Monday–Friday schedule

Qualifications

Must have RN license (unrestricted) in any US state or territory.
Experience in endoscopy procedures and conscious sedation.
Experience with pre-op and post-op patient care and education.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to patients undergoing diagnostic endoscopy inpatients and outpatients.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on age-specific needs.
Administer medications and sedation per policies; monitor recovery from anesthesia/sedation.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Conscious sedation experience

Pre-op and post-op experience

Education

RN license (unrestricted)

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing diagnostic endoscopy procedures including both inpatients and outpatients.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Deliver fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team Deliver and manage the care of patients undergoing diagnostic endoscopy procedures including both inpatients and outpatients Ensure completion of pre-procedural orders Provide clear and concise pre-procedural teaching Assist anesthesia team and provider as needed Maintain competence in the delivery of nurse administered sedation measures Monitor patient's level of consciousness after the recovery of anesthesia/sedation Closely observe for signs of residual anesthesia medications Ensure comprehensive, timely, and accurate documentation for all phases of care in the electronic health record (EHR) Review discharge instructions with patients families with written and verbal communication Maintain proficiency in the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy specific equipment Recognize changes in patient care situations and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as needed.

Adapt and assist with changes in the daily schedule Maintain knowledge of current gastroenterology standards, VHA Directives, and service level standard operating procedures (SOPs) Maintain nursing competency for other areas within the Perioperative Department to ensure patient access and care Focus on individual growth and development and maintain accountability for individual nursing practice and determine the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse obligation to provide optimal care Preferred Experience: Endoscopy experience Conscious Sedation experience Pre-op and Post-op experience 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 7:00am - 5:00pm Compressed/Flexible: 10 hour day Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. IF YOU ARE USING FOREIGN EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, YOU MUST SEND A CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY WITH YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THAT EDUCATION.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013.

ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998 an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.

Note: In order to grant credit towards an appointment based on foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree level, formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency agency accepted by VA, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD), must be obtained.

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 $81583 – $143926/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

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