Registered Nurse - Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 159,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a Registered Nurse for Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation.

The RN will conduct patient/family education, assess readiness for procedures requiring sedation or anesthesia, and collaborate with anesthesia and other teams to ensure safe clearance and preparation. Responsibilities include evaluating pre-testing consults, coordinating testing, and providing clear preparation guidelines while adhering to infection control practices.

Qualifications

RN license required.
Education equivalency process for foreign degrees if applicable.
Eligibility for federal employment.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient readiness for invasive procedures with or without sedation/anesthesia, following center policy and anesthesia collaboration.
Reviews pre-testing consults and schedules patients for evaluation in the pre-testing department.
Communicates testing/clearance requirements with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe procedures.
Educates patients on preparation for scheduled procedures; plans follow-up as needed.
Applies infection control precautions appropriate for the patient population.

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation RN is responsible for conducting pre-procedural patient and family education, utilizing the nurse process for assessment, evaluation and treatment of the patient across the continuum surrounding the patient's procedure.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties/Functions include but not limited to: Conducts an assessment and evaluated the patient's readiness to undergo invasive procedures which require either sedation or anesthesia throughout the medical center. Completes said evaluation in accordance with medical center policy, nationally recognized standards, and in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia.

Evaluates consults placed for pre-testing evaluation related to any upcoming procedures and schedules patients to be evaluated in the pre-testing department. Communicates with the various members of the interdisciplinary team regarding testing and clearance requirements for patients to safely undergo their scheduled procedure and coordinate any testing that is necessary.

Provides patient with clear information regarding what is required to be prepared for their scheduled procedure. Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Initiates follow-up as needed. Demonstrates understanding of the infection control precautions appropriate for the patient population.

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; Day shift, weekends & Holidays may be required.

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/.

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 $83132 – $158590/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.