Registered Nurse - Endoscopy - PRN

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse - Endoscopy to operate within the Gastroenterology department of Medicine Service in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System.

The role involves pre-procedure assessments, peri-procedural care, and post-procedural education for both inpatients and outpatients. The position emphasizes leadership in complex procedural care, safety, and coordination of care across the health care continuum, with a focus on evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• RN licensure in one full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing endoscopy procedures inpatients and outpatients.
• Assesses patient physical and mental status prior to procedures and educates on care.
• Documents responses to interventions and reports changes.
• Partners with patient, family and interdisciplinary team for safe transitions of care.
• Maintains proficiency in endoscopy equipment maintenance, cleaning and prep.
• Responds to changes in patient care and initiates appropriate emergency actions.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Endoscopy. The Registered Nurse - Endoscopy will function within the Gastroenterology department of Medicine Service.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse - Endoscopy will function within the Gastroenterology department of Medicine Service. Major Duties include but are not limited to: 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.

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.

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. May function in several roles to include, pre-procedure assessments, post procedural recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Maintains proficiency on the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy specific equipment. Recognize changes in patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency situations.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Minimum 1-2 shifts per week, 9:00am - 5:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Authorized (at supervisors discretion) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 $86398 – $159367/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.