Registered Nurse - Dialysis

<p>The Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. The RN is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations and is directly responsible to the designated manager in Hemodialysis. The RN is responsible and accountable for the coordination and delivery of quality nursing care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Registered Nurse utilizes comprehensive knowledge and skills to implement the nursing process across a collaborative, interdisciplinary healthcare setting. This includes promoting health, preventing illness, managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting patients and their families through end-of-life care when necessary. The RN demonstrates leadership in maintaining the effectiveness of the clinical environment and ensuring compliance with established standards of care. As a licensed professional, the RN is accountable for independent clinical judgment and actions. In addition to core competencies, the RN possesses proficiency in caring for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). As a primary nurse for ESRD patients, the RN plays a key role in care coordination, acting as a resource and advocate to help patients navigate complex healthcare systems. The RN monitors and trends patient outcomes, reports needs to the interdisciplinary team, and works collaboratively to resolve patient care challenges using a team-based approach. The RN also supports nursing education, orientation, and competency development while contributing to quality improvement efforts aimed at enhancing care delivery and patient outcomes. With strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and planning skills, the RN effectively manages complex patient care scenarios and is self-directed in setting and achieving professional goals. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 Pay Scale: N01O Work Schedule: Day tour of duty with weekend, holiday, & on call coverage Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.