Registered Nurse - Endoscopy RN

Summary

There is a full‑time Endoscopy RN position available in the GI area of Primary Care in Green Bay – WI. The Endoscopy RN delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures, including both inpatients and outpatients.

• English Language Proficiency:
  In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) – no person shall serve in direct patient‑care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Or individuals attending a master’s‑level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s‑level degree in Nursing may become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the program.
• Upon achievement of a state license – the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6).
• Or in cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing – possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, territory, or Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception:
  Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120‑day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis).
  
  Note:
  
  Grandfathering Provision – all persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.
• Grade Determinations:
  The following scope‑education and dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates and, if appropriate, the level within a grade.
• The dimension requirements (practice – veteran/patient‑driven care – leadership – professional development and evidence‑based practice/research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment:  Questionnaire/
• Preferred Experience:
  
  1–2 years of Endoscopy experience (Reference: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/).
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients; extended periods of sitting may also occur.

• The Endoscopy RN delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy procedures, including both inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess the patient’s physical and mental status prior to procedures, educate on procedural and post‑procedural care, and document responses to interventions, findings, and reporting any changes.
• Delegate elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient.
• Maintain proficiency in the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of endoscopy‑specific equipment.
• Function in many roles including pre‑procedure assessments, post‑procedural recovery, and assisting physicians during procedures.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
  Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards;
  Paid Time Off – up to 50 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays);
  Retirement – traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA;
  Insurance – federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday – 07:30–16:00.
• Telework:
  Not available. Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not authorized.