Registered Nurse - Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation
Veterans Health Administration
Washington, DC
Health system employer
- Eligibility
- RN
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Pre-Procedure Testing and Evaluation
Posted Jul 23
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Travel
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
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 include conducting assessments and evaluating patient readiness for invasive procedures requiring sedation or anesthesia, completing evaluations in accordance with medical center policy and nationally recognized standards in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia, evaluating consults for pre-testing evaluation, scheduling patients, communicating with interdisciplinary team members regarding testing and clearance requirements, providing patients with preparation information, initiating follow-up, and demonstrating understanding of infection control precautions.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN
- RN License
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Nursing Diploma
- Master's degree in nursing
Show all 9 requirementsShow fewer
- English Language Proficiency
- Graduate of accredited nursing school (ACEN or CCNE)
- U.S. Citizenship
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
- 50 days paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health insurance
- Vision insurance
Show all 8 benefitsShow fewer
- Dental insurance
- Term life insurance
Place
- City
- Washington, DC
- Median rent
- $1,954/mo
- Local household income
- $109,870/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Washington area index 108.9, where 100 is the national average.
Washington, DC blends monumental grandeur with livable neighborhood charm. From the historic rowhouses of Capitol Hill to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, the nation's capital offers renowned hospital systems, free Smithsonian museums, and Metro access that connects the city to surrounding suburbs.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Nationally the VA describes itself as the largest U.S. nurse employer, with more than 120,000 RNs, APNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants. The VA has said it is on pace to reduce staff by nearly 30,000 by the end of FY2025…
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted $82,132-$158,590 range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?