Registered Nurse, Gastrointestinal Specialty Clinic at Veterans Health Administration — Applications Closed

Job Description

Registered Nurse, Gastrointestinal Specialty Clinic is listed by Veterans Health Administration in Phoenix. The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Gastrointestinal Specialty Clinic at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ.

This outpatient RN gives evidence-based care to Veterans in the GI Endoscopy/Procedure Clinic, coordinating patient transitions, educating patients and families, and supporting self-management after discharge. The nurse also assists with nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement.

This role is best-suited for an experienced GI or critical care nurse who wants to assist Veterans in a leading federal healthcare system.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $89,703 - $166,144 per year.

Qualification

To qualify, you must be a U.S. Citizen proficient in English, a graduate of an accredited nursing scheme (ACEN or CCNE), and keep a existing, unrestricted RN license. Preferred background contains outpatient/inpatient GI/bronch endoscopy or critical care (ICU, ED, telemetry, cardiac stepdown).

• U.S. Citizenship called for; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens can’t be recruited.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Graduate of a school of expert nursing approved by ACEN or CCNE, or a master's level bridge plan with equivalent coursework.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate skilled nurse in a U.S. State, territory, or DC.
• Foreign nursing graduates: Must have a present, complete, unrestricted registration; higher education requires equivalency validation (e.g., ICD).
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: May be appointed on a 120-day temporary appointment as pursuing licensure, extendable up to two years.
• Preferred: Outpatient and Inpatient GI/Bronch Endoscopy Needed OR Critical Care Know-how (ICU, ED, Telemetry, Cardiac Stepdown).
• Grandfathering provision: Existing VHA 0610 series employees performing responsibilities as of 1/29/2024 gather qualification needs.
• Grade determination based on education, scope, and length of nursing practice across five dimensions: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Expert Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supply competent, evidence-based outpatient care to assigned patients.
• Supervise licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants when proper.
• Coordinate care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care.
• Educate patients and families, and back patient self-management after discharge.
• Support with directing nursing education, orientation, and competencies.
• Provide caliber improvement and outcomes use consultation.
• Display leadership in providing and improving finalize outpatient care through collaborative strategies.
• Evaluate practice in an ongoing process based on best evidence.
• Give peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.
• Supports a secure and supportive environment for professional development.

Conditions & Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship called for.
• Subject to urinalysis drug screening before appointment.
• Selective Solution Registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Background/security investigation needed.
• Must wrap up online onboarding process.
• Acceptable REAL ID-compliant identification called for (productive May 7, 2025).
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination scheme needed for all VA Health Care Personnel.
• May need to cater to a probationary period.
• Finish all submission conditions in the Called for Documents section.

Benefits

• Finalize advantages package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of gains designed for a rewarding federal path.
• Eligibility depends on role kind (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for precise upsides information.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. You’ll be evaluated set on how well you meet the qualifications.
2. Your submission, resume, CV, and supporting documentation will be verified.
3. Education, scope, and length of nursing practice work out grade and salary.
4. Expertise evaluated on five dimensions: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Skilled Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research.
5. Paid and unpaid experience, covering volunteer perform, is credited.
6. Pre-employment reference inspects are performed.
7. Veterans and transitioning offering participants are encouraged to put in.

Required Documents

• Resume (use the usual Clinical Resume Document; upload into the two-page restricted field; packed resume/CV may be uploaded into 'Other' field).
• Include Letter (optional).
• DD-214/Statement of Service (for Veterans' preference).
• Disability Letter (Schedule A or VA).
• License (present RN license).
• Other (1) document as needed.
• PCS Orders (if relevant).
• Performance Appraisal.
• Expert Certification.
• Separation Notice (RIF).

How to Apply

1. Unseal the formal submission portal and with your the authorized submission portal/Login.gov account.
2. Wrap up the complete occupational questionnaire online.
3. Attach your federal resume and all required documents (observe Required Documents section).
4. Send in your complete submission package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/27/2026.
5. After submission, you’ll obtain a confirmation email. Verify your submission status in the official submission portal.

Additional Information

• First consideration given to existing, permanent Phoenix, AZ employees, then all other current VA employees nationwide.
• A latest (2026) SF-50 must verify Facility and Agency eligibility.
• The 2-page Resume need doesn’t register; use the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• Veterans' preference applies: claim preference (5pt TP, 10pt CP/CPS/XP, or SSP) in the questionnaire and offer DD-214 or equivalent.
• If currently on active responsibility and expecting discharge within 120 days, hand in documentation of solution dates and character.
• Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Agency contact: Diana Bacey, Phone 775-328-1470, Email [email protected].
• Address: Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, 650 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

About Company

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million Veterans each year. The Carl T.

Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix is a primary teaching hospital and part of the Phoenix VA Health Care System, offering finish medical, surgical, and specialty offerings. This role is within the Nursing Specialty Offering, GI Endoscopy/Procedure Clinic, where nurses provide specialized outpatient care to Veterans.

Functioning at the VA means joining a public solution institution dedicated to serving those who served, with opportunities for skilled increase and federal advantages.