Registered Nurse - Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy

Veterans Health Administration

Fargo (ND)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 117,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Registered Nurse at Veterans Health Administration provides evidence-based care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, including pre- and post-procedure assessments, education, and coordinating care.

Responsibilities include administering moderate sedation, assisting physicians, maintaining endoscopy equipment, and participating in quality improvement and on-call rotations; on-site schedule 0730-1530; telework not available.

Qualifications

Provide evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
Perform pre-procedure assessments and manage post-procedure recovery and education.
Administer moderate sedation and assist physicians during endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care across the continuum and support chronic disease management.
Maintain and prepare endoscopy equipment with proper cleaning and functionality.
Participate in nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing care

Pre-/post-procedure assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Sedation administration

Team collaboration

On-call coordination

Education

RN license (US)

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Registered Nurse provides evidence-based care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities include assessment, education, care coordination, and supporting quality improvement, while partnering with patients, families, and the care team to ensure safe, effective transitions across the continuum.

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 Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to: Provide evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. Conduct pre-procedure assessments and manage post-procedure recovery, including patient education. Administer moderate sedation and assist physicians during endoscopic procedures. Coordinate patient care, promote wellness, and support chronic disease management.

Maintain and prepare endoscopy equipment, ensuring proper cleaning and functionality. Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including emergency situations. Participate in nursing education, orientation, competency development, and quality improvement activities. Adapt to schedule changes and participate in assigned on-call responsibilities in accordance with facility policy.

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: 0730-1530, evening/weekend on call rotation Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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 $70449 – $117446/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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