Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse-Medical Procedures Unit/Interventional Radiology Louisville, Kentucky 603.
The MPU/IR Registered Nurse (RN) 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 Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines The MPU/IR RN 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 postprocedural 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 The MPU/IR RN 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 The MPU/IR RN may function in several roles to include pre-procedure assessments, post procedural recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures.
They maintain proficiency in the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy specific equipment.
The MPU/IR RN Recognize changes in patient care situations and initiate appropriate emergency situations Adapts to changes in the daily schedule May be assigned call in which the MPU/IR 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, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Pay Schedule: NF45
Sean.Shepherd@va.gov · 615-279-2010
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74486 – $133592/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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