Registered Nurse (Medical Procedures Unit / Interventional Radiology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse, Medical Procedures Unit / Interventional Radiology (MPU/IR)

• Focus: Endoscopy/Interventional Radiology procedural nursing care with inpatient and outpatient coverage

Description

The MPU/IR Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates complex procedural care. You will assess patients before procedures, deliver procedural and post-procedural education, document outcomes and changes in condition, and support safe transitions of care across the continuum. The role also includes maintaining endoscopy-specific equipment readiness, recognizing clinical deterioration, and contributing to evidence-based practice and program/service outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage care for patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures (inpatient and outpatient)

• Perform pre-procedure physical and mental assessments

• Educate patients and families on procedural and post-procedural care and self-management after discharge

• Document responses, findings, and report changes in patient status

• Assist in pre-procedure assessments, post-procedure recovery, and support physicians during procedures

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

• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate emergency response

• Adapt to daily schedule changes; may be assigned on-call per facility policy

• Collaborate on development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies/procedures/guidelines

• Provide constructive feedback and support professional development of health care professionals

• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions/practice changes and ensure documented program/service outcomes

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (per VA policy)

• English proficiency (written and spoken)

• Graduate of an approved nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or acceptable equivalent

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/DC

• Meet employment conditions (background/security investigation, required onboarding, required drug testing if applicable)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• Complete pre-placement physical examination and meet physical/mental/emotional fitness requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance awards

• 50 days paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays)

• Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions

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

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm