Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology - Dallas, Texas - Gastroenterology

Company: VA North Texas health care
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology - Dallas, Texas
Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

The practice setting for this position is VA medical centers/clinics/CBOCs/Off site Sleep Center. The practice of the registered nurse is based on knowledge, experience and research which have a direct impact on patient outcomes. You will delegate assignments to the staff within the department, triage patient phone calls/secure messages/walk in pts. (to include vaccination administration) and refer them to MD/Nurse Practitioner as necessary. Assist physician and/or Nurse Practitioner with the review and disposition of consults within VA guidelines. Review lab and x-ray results and report abnormalities to the MD/NP on an as needed basis. You will be responsible for the monitoring and adherence to VA performance measures utilizing clinical reminders to include validation, disposition and follow up of positive results. Provide nursing clinical consultation to members of the Gastroenterology team. Properly assess the GI system, recognize the signs and symptoms of GI disorders and will assist with coordination of care for these patients as needed. Review EARR reports daily and make any necessary corrections daily. Schedule patient for Gastroenterology procedures, (to include EGD, Colonoscopy and any other necessary procedures) as ordered by MD or Nurse Practitioner. Provide patient education for all scheduled GI procedures as directed by MD or Nurse Practitioner. You may assist MD with procedures performed in ASU if necessary.

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: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Monday thru Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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