This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based procedural care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses and health/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the procedural setting. This nurse provides patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management.
Functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Performs pre and post-care of the Veteran patient undergoing various Gastrointestinal (GI) procedures. Manages the Patient Undergoing Conscious Sedation. Assists residents, fellows and staff physicians in performing basic and complex endoscopic procedure, ie.
espohagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD], small bowel biopsy, colonoscopy, esophageal dilation with a variety of dilators, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy [PEG], percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy [J-TUBE]; (placement of catheters), esophageal prosthesis placement, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound [EUS]; flexible fiber optic sigmoidoscopy, stents and drains, esophageal, sclerotherapy, liver biopsy, paracentesis;, mono polar electrocautery, lasers/ablation (HALO), argon plasma, heater probe (coagulation of GI bleeding), and Small Bowel (PILL-Cam) Endoscopy, Cryotherapy.
Participates in quality improvement measures, recommending and implementing practice changes when indicated. Serves on GI-related committees, incorporating practice improvement measures. Delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures, including both inpatients and outpatients.
Assesses the patient's 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. Maintains proficiency in the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy-specific equipment.
Recognizes changes in patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency measures. Adapts to changes in the daily schedule.
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, 0930 -1800.
On-call rotation is required. On-call hours will be 1730 - 0700 M-F and Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 0700-0700. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
karla.padillamorales@va.gov · (407) 631-1000 X17554
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74463 – $140408/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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