Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

• Focus: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy nursing care for inpatients and outpatients

Description

The Endoscopy RN provides leadership and evidence-based nursing care for complex procedural endoscopy patients, coordinating transitions across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment, post-procedure recovery, patient and family education, and documentation of interventions and patient responses. The role also includes maintaining endoscopy equipment readiness and initiating emergency response when patient status changes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care focused on safe transitions through the continuum
• Assess patients’ physical and mental status prior to endoscopy procedures
• Educate patients on procedural and post-procedural care and support self-management after discharge
• Deliver and manage care for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures (inpatient and outpatient)
• Document findings, responses to interventions, and report clinical changes
• Collaborate with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to support safe transitions
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and foster a safe, supportive learning environment
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes
• Maintain proficiency in maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy-specific equipment
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate emergency actions
• Adapt to schedule changes and provide on-call coverage during off-tours hours for emergency procedures

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)
• English language proficiency for written and spoken communication
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or meet equivalent VA-approved education/licensure pathways
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license
• Subject to background/security investigation; pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment steps (including I-9)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required
• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)
• Ability to meet VA physical requirements and be on-call for emergency procedures

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards
• Paid time off: 50 days/year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 0730–1600, with on-call rotation afterhours, weekends, and holidays