Join the North Florida/South Georgia Health Care System as a Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology in the Specialty Service. The Specialty Service RN is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients. Focuses on patient safety and quality nursing care by applying appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying patient needs, performing procedures, coordinating nursing care and other health services.
In addition to the core elements of performance, specialty care nurses in the sub-specialty clinics (Gastroenterology, Medical Specialty, and Surgical Specialty) will have knowledge of infection control principles and to prevent post-procedure infections and cross-contamination practices with sterile and non-sterile instrumentation and supplies.
Practices proper handling and labeling of anatomic specimens, knowledge of common clinic-specific disease processes, conditions, and treatment modalities, and proficiency with patient education.
Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: General: Promote evidence-based, patient-centric care; identify, educate, and coach to support self-management, prevention, and wellness based on patient goals Responsible and accountable for performing patient assessment, verifying medication orders and administering, verifying laboratory orders and results Provide care and triage via telephone and secure messaging for patient concerns, and procedure/post-operative issues Deliver and manage care of patients undergoing therapeutic, diagnostic procedures Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment or change in condition; recognize and respond to urgent/emergent situations, activate code alert or EMS as indicated Gastroenterology: Support the GI medicine clinic - patient check-in, pre-visit chart scrub, obtain relevant outside medical records, provide patient education on a range of GI procedures and conditions, perform triage and support via telephone and secure messaging.
GI endoscopy lab - share the roles of admission, administration of moderate sedation, endoscopy tech, and recovery on a rotation with nurse colleagues. Perform chart scrubs to determine patient suitability for endoscopy under moderate sedation in the outpatient setting. Assess patient's physical and mental status prior examinations or procedures and take appropriate action for abnormal findings or distress. Establish intravenous access.
Administer moderate sedation per established protocols and monitor patient for adverse reactions and response to medication. Monitor patient's hemodynamic parameters during moderate sedation and during recovery from moderate sedation. Skilled use, care, and maintenance of technical equipment/software and computer equipment/software related to GI procedures and care.
Assist endoscopist with procedures to include colonoscopy, EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy, G-tube change, biopsies/anatomic specimen retrieval from the GI tract, electrocautery, balloon dilation, and argon plasma coagulation. Post-procedure cleanup of equipment per NFSG VHS policies and manufacturer recommendations. Handling and processing of anatomic specimens per policy. Post-procedure monitoring and review of discharge instructions with patient/ caregiver.
Accurate and thorough documentation through all phases of care. Track anatomic specimens, pathology reports, and patient results notification. Vascular Access Device (VAD) Clinic - access/deaccess infusaports, collect blood specimens, follow CLABSI prevention techniques, review future appointments and collaborate with Hematology/Oncology service line to coordinate patient care needs. Perform other duties as assigned based on clinic needs.
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 Preferred: Bachelors in Nursing.
Minimum three-five years varied medical/surgical/critical care clinical experience as an RN with above average clinical and health assessment skills. Strong computer skills. Previous Ambulatory Care and/or community-based experience. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrate strong teaching skills. Previous experience in case management.
Excellent skills in interpersonal relations with the health care team and public; strong/family advocate. Team player who is proactive to change. Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work in fast-paced changing environment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Occasional overtime may be required. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
ANGELA.JONES17@VA.GOV · 813-816-7155-100133
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74463 – $140408/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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