Registered Nurse - GI Lab

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal benefits (health/dental/vision

On-site scheduling and clinical team"

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Charleston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Gastroenterology within the Ralph H. Johnson VA HCS/Nursing Operative Services in Charleston, SC.

The RN will perform and supervise nursing care, assess and plan care, and participate in GI/endoscopy procedures with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes. Responsibilities include pre- and post-procedure care, coordination with the care team, and ensuring adherence to VA standards and

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English (written and spoken) to meet VA standards.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program (ADN/ASN/ Diploma) and eligible for RN licensure in a US state.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in a US state or territory (including DC).
• Registered Nurse with potential pathways for bridge programs as described by VA qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or supervises all elements of the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care based on age-specific components.
• Provides pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure recovery in GI/endoscopy settings.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and patient outcomes.
• Maintains equipment readiness and adheres to infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

RN license in the United States

Job description

Summary

The Charleston VA Medical Center is actively seeking a Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology at Ralph H. Johnson VA HCS/Nursing Operative Services in Charleston - SC. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific components.

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13111685
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: BSN Procedural Experience Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: - Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients
• - Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

Duties

• Duties include but 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 both inpatients and outpatients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures - pain procedures and pulmonary procedures
• Assesses the patient's 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
• Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
• 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
• Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility
• Functions 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
• Recognizes changes in patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency situations
• Adapts to changes in the daily schedule
• The Endoscopy RN will be assigned call and follow all facility policies regarding response time
• The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) will be required to function in the charge nurse role
• 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: Full Time - Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with rotating \"on-call\" duties on weekends and holidays (Extended hours as needed
• Schedule subject to change based on agency needs.) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized