Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology - Dallas, Texas - Gastroenterology
Company: VA North Texas health care
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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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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