Registered Nurse- GI Procedures RN

<p>The GI Clinic Procedure RN is responsible for preparation, education, and care of the Veterans during GI procedures. Overall services provided include a variety of consultative, diagnostic, and screening endoscopic gastroenterology services in a primarily outpatient setting. Most common GI procedures performed include: Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, ERCP and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include but are not limited too: Maintains competency on endoscope care and cleaning, storage, and maintenance Demonstrates proficiency in documentation using Provation Multi-care and other assigned Electronic Medical Record system Demonstrates competency in specimen collection and handling Assists with inventory and supply management of specialty products and ensure necessary Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) procedures are followed. Demonstrates flexibility and collaboration to support clinic coverage in variety of roles, including Admit RN, Sedation/Intro procedure, Recovery, Discharge, Pre-Calls, Patient and Staff Education roles Complies with all radiation safety guidelines and requirements for personal protection of self, staff and patients. Triages and applies a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems. Administration an monitoring of medications (including Moderate Sedation and other High Risk Medications) and maintains annual training requirements. 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: 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-call duties are required. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 examination. 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.