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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Previous Dialysis Experience Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (6 hours); Pushing (6-10 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6-10 hours); Standing (6-10 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (4 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted). ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards This is an open continuous announcement; applicants will be reviewed and referred on a bi-weekly basis; the announcement will remain open until the positions are filled. The first cut-off for consideration will be 15 days after the initial opening date. Duties Responsible and accountable for providing and directing effective dialysis nursing care to individual and groups of patients for an aging, adult population. Clinically and administratively accountable to the Dialysis Unit Nurse Manager Documents observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition. Collaborates with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes. Demonstrates clinical practice and skills, problems-solving skills, and decision-making skills. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance includes knowledge and active participation in unit/ program level quality improvement processes, initiatives, and customer services. Set up and checks dialysis equipment and ensure it is operating properly, making or reporting necessary corrections to appropriate personnel. Provides and documents in electronic medical record Initiates and discontinues dialysis treatments for patients with perm catheters, fistulas, grafts and temporary accesses per Provider instructions. Accurately establishing nursing diagnoses, providing health education and procedural teaching to patients and their families, and managing follow up care. Administering and evaluating pharmacological and other therapeutic treatment regimens; administering labs and other labs products as ordered by Physician; performing diagnostic studies within the scope of nursing practice as ordered by the Physician. Assisting the Physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes through team collaboration and serving as a resource to others. Responding to emergency situations to promote optimal patient outcomes by recognizing changes in the patient's health status; establishing priorities and making ethically-sound decisions to ensure safe patient care. Documenting patient data according to established Medical Center policies and procedures to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of care as well as maintenance and security of all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health information (PHI). Demonstrating adequate knowledge base of unit level monitors and quality improvement findings; seeking opportunities to acquire and develop own skills, participating in continuing education and achieving/maintaining certification, participating in appraisal and improvement of own performance. Assisting in identifying problem areas in nursing by participating in staff meetings and identifying interventions which are ineffective and not research based; striving to provide care in a safe and cost-effective manner. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Nurse Manager Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am - 7:30pm; and Every other Saturday (Tour of duty subject to change based on agency needs)\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nRelocation/Retention Incentive: Authorized"]