Permanent Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.

Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures including both inpatients and outpatients.

Assesses the patients physical and mental status prior to procedures, educates on procedural and post-procedural care, and documents responses to interventions, findings, and reports any changes.

Partners with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum, including the Veteran's goals of care.

May function in several roles to include, pre-procedure assessments, postprocedural recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Maintains proficiency on the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy specific equipment.

Recognizes changes in patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency situations.

Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

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

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

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

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

This is not a virtual position.

Not Authorized for Relocation/Recruitment Incentives or Permanent Change of Station (PCS)