Endoscopy Registered Nurse (Intermittent)

Quick Facts

• Role: Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN), intermittent

Description

Provide nursing care for patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy, including pre-procedure assessment, education, post-procedure recovery, and documentation of findings and patient responses. Responsible for safe, coordinated procedural nursing practice and for delegating tasks based on patient needs and safety. Maintain proficiency in cleaning, preparation, and maintenance of endoscopy-specific equipment and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage care for inpatient and outpatient endoscopy patients

• Assess physical and mental status prior to procedures; educate on pre- and post-procedure care; document responses and report changes

• Plan, implement, and evaluate care based on endoscopy-specific components

• Delegate elements of care appropriately based on assessed needs, condition, and safety

• Assist with physician procedures as needed; perform pre-assessments and post-procedure recovery

• Maintain proficiency with maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy-specific equipment

• Recognize patient status changes and initiate appropriate emergency responses

• Adapt to changes in the daily schedule

• Participate in Shared Governance councils using clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to improve care quality for veterans

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)

• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm