GI Navigator Registered Nurse

Quick Facts

• Role: GI Navigator Registered Nurse (outpatient specialty clinic)

• Focus: Coordinated, evidence-based nursing care for Veterans receiving outpatient gastroenterology services

Description

Provide comprehensive GI navigator nursing care and coordinate diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up services for Veterans in an outpatient GI clinic. Serve as a primary point of contact for Veterans, families, and caregivers, facilitating timely access and seamless continuity across VA and community settings. Evaluate outcomes, identify service gaps, and help improve consult management, procedure completion, patient safety, and timely follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor Veterans throughout the GI care continuum (referrals, diagnostics, procedures, treatment, and ongoing surveillance), ensuring recommended services are scheduled and completed.

• Provide individualized education and support to Veterans and caregivers on GI conditions, diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, medication instructions, and follow-up recommendations.

• Evaluate patient outcomes, identify gaps in service delivery, and participate in initiatives to improve access, safety, and timely follow-up.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or VA-approved non-citizen pathway)

• English proficiency (basic written and spoken)

• Approved professional nursing education (ACEN/CCNE or VA-approved alternatives)

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure

• Background/security investigation

• Selective Service registration (as applicable)

• Complete VA onboarding and pre-employment steps; pass a physical exam

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• Comply with any required pre-appointment drug testing for testing-designated positions

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential performance awards and regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 50 days per year (including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave) and 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

• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory

• Work schedule: 8-hour tours, Monday–Friday (7am–6pm)

• Relocation/recruitment incentives: not authorized

Additional Notes

EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program) may be available; eligibility and application deadlines apply.