Registered Nurse - Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation

The Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation RN is responsible for conducting pre-procedural patient and family education, utilizing the nurse process for assessment, evaluation and treatment of the patient across the continuum surrounding the patient's procedure.

Major Duties/Functions include but not limited to: Conducts an assessment and evaluated the patient's readiness to undergo invasive procedures which require either sedation or anesthesia throughout the medical center. Completes said evaluation in accordance with medical center policy, nationally recognized standards, and in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia. Evaluates consults placed for pre-testing evaluation related to any upcoming procedures and schedules patients to be evaluated in the pre-testing department. Communicates with the various members of the interdisciplinary team regarding testing and clearance requirements for patients to safely undergo their scheduled procedure and coordinate any testing that is necessary. Provides patient with clear information regarding what is required to be prepared for their scheduled procedure. Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Initiates follow-up as needed. Demonstrates understanding of the infection control precautions appropriate for the patient population. 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: Full-time; Day shift, weekends & Holidays may be required. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.