Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

Quick Facts

Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Provide and manage nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Coordinate care across the patient continuum—pre-procedure assessment, education, post-procedure recovery, documentation, and safe transitions. Work in both GI and bronchoscopy labs, maintaining proficiency with endoscopy equipment and initiating emergency responses when patient situations change.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of endoscopy policies, procedures, and/or guidelines
• Assess patients’ physical and mental status before procedures
• Educate patients and families on procedural and post-procedural care and support self-management after discharge
• Administer medications and perform procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Document responses to interventions, findings, and any changes; ensure documented outcomes at the program/service level
• Partner with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe transitions of care across the continuum
• Provide peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment conducive to professional development
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes
• Serve in multiple roles including pre-procedure assessments, post-procedure recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures
• Maintain endoscopy-specific equipment maintenance, cleaning, and preparation
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate emergency situations
• Adapt to changes in the daily schedule

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or eligible exception when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• English proficiency (basic written and spoken)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE (or VA-approved equivalent/bridge pathways)
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth (or District of Columbia)
• Complete pre-employment physical evaluation and required onboarding
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Selectively served registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Ability to lift 30 lbs or more and perform duties with frequent standing/walking, twisting, and bending

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options (many can be carried into retirement)
• Use 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory