Nurse (Endoscopy) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex procedural care. 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.
Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
Portland is known for having the amenities of a major city (such as an international airport, an efficient public transit system, major league sports teams and many museums and art galleries) and the charms of a small city (such as plentiful arts and crafts fairs, independent bookstores and local traditions like the annual Rose Festival Parade).
Rain or shine, you can take advantage of the city's proximity to nature by playing in the Willamette River, wandering through lush public parks and gardens, biking the city's 162 miles (261 km) of bike lanes and hiking trails both within city limits and in the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Portland VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, surgical services, medical specialties, rehabilitation care and more.
Below, you'll find our address, hours of operation, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at VA Portland Health Care System. Duties include but not limited to: 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. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement.
Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.
May function in several roles to include, pre-procedure assessments, post procedural 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 initiate appropriate emergency situations. Adapts to changes in the daily schedule. May be assigned call in which the Endoscopy RN will follow all facility policies regarding response time.
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: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between 7:00am-6:30pm, intermittent work schedule Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Ana.Castaneda@va.gov · (503) 220-8262
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $96237 – $161801/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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