Registered Nurse (GI Lab)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (GI Lab / Endoscopy)
• Focus: Pre-procedure assessment, post-procedure recovery, procedural nursing support

Description

Provide and coordinate accountable nursing care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy and related procedural services. You will assess patients before procedures, educate patients and families on care before and after procedures, document responses and findings, and maintain endoscopy equipment readiness while following evidence-based practice. The position also includes charge nurse responsibilities and required on-call coverage per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee all elements of the nursing process for direct patient care
• Coordinate care focused on patient transition through the continuum (including discharge education and self-management)
• Collaborate on development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies and guidelines
• Manage nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures, pain procedures, and pulmonary procedures
• Perform pre-procedure assessments; provide post-procedure recovery; assist physicians during procedures
• Monitor and document patient physical and mental status, responses to interventions, findings, and changes
• Initiate appropriate emergency response when patient condition changes
• Maintain proficiency in cleaning, preparation, and maintenance of endoscopy-specific equipment
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and support professional development in a safe environment
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes at the program/service level
• Adapt to daily schedule changes and perform rotating on-call duties (including weekends/holidays)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (limited non-citizen exceptions if VA cannot recruit qualified citizens)
• English language proficiency (written and spoken)
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or qualifying licensure/education pathway
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Background/security investigation clearance
• Drug testing requirement (including random drug testing)
• Selecteive Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Required onboarding and completion of application requirements (including identification requirements)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation is required
• Ability to meet physical requirements of nursing duties (standing/walking, moderate lifting, bending/kneeling)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards
• Paid time off (50 days/year, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care coverage
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory