Registered Nurse - GI Clinic- Full Time

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Duties

Major duties include but are not limited too:

Maintains competency on endoscope care and cleaning, storage, and maintenance

Demonstrates proficiency in documentation using Provation Multi-care and other assigned Electronic Medical Record system

Demonstrates competency in specimen collection and handling

Assists with inventory and supply management of specialty products and ensure necessary Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) procedures are followed.

Demonstrates flexibility and collaboration to support clinic coverage in variety of roles, including Admit RN, Sedation/Intro procedure, Recovery, Discharge, Pre-Calls, Patient and Staff Education roles

Complies with all radiation safety guidelines and requirements for personal protection of self, staff and patients.

Triages and applies a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems.

Administration an monitoring of medications (including Moderate Sedation and other High Risk Medications) and maintains annual training requirements.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

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

Work Schedule: Intermittent - This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance. Expected availability for this position is one, 12-hour shift per biweekly pay period. Additional hours may be scheduled as needed.

On-call duties are required.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

US Department of Veterans Affairs