Registered Nurse - Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy

The Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Registered Nurse provides evidence-based care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities include assessment, education, care coordination, and supporting quality improvement, while partnering with patients, families, and the care team to ensure safe, effective transitions across the continuum.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties of the Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to: Provide evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. Conduct pre-procedure assessments and manage post-procedure recovery, including patient education. Administer moderate sedation and assist physicians during endoscopic procedures. Coordinate patient care, promote wellness, and support chronic disease management. Maintain and prepare endoscopy equipment, ensuring proper cleaning and functionality. Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including emergency situations. Participate in nursing education, orientation, competency development, and quality improvement activities. Adapt to schedule changes and participate in assigned on-call responsibilities in accordance with facility policy. 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: 0730-1530, evening/weekend on call rotation Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.