Registered Nurse (Dialysis)

Veterans Health Administration • Albany, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to work in Dialysis as part of the Acute Care department. The Dialysis RN provides and directs care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). The role collaborates with other disciplines and departments to achieve patient outcomes, serves as the primary nurse for an ESRD patient panel, and helps patients navigate the healthcare system. The nurse completes clinical and technical documentation in the electronic health record and treatment flowsheets, and monitors, tracks, trends, and reports continuity-of-care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team.

The nurse assists with nursing education, orientation, competency development, quality improvement, and utilization of outcomes. The role includes directing other providers and partnering with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to support safe and effective transitions across the healthcare continuum. The position calls for fundamental experience with expected clinical situations, integrating theoretical concepts, critical thinking, and technical nursing practice.

The position is full-time, scheduled for four 10-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change-of-station authorization are not available. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved professional nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or another qualifying education pathway specified in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to qualifying candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level, as described in the announcement.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Selected applicants must undergo urinalysis drug screening, background/security investigation, onboarding, and a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Complete application requirements stated in the Required Documents section; a probationary period may be required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements listed in the announcement, including heavy lifting and carrying of 35 pounds or more, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and specified vision, hearing, coordination, and emotional/mental stability standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of current Dialysis experience.
• 3–5 years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct care for patients with ESRD, AKI, and late-stage CKD.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to achieve patient outcomes.
• Serve as primary nurse for an ESRD patient panel and help patients navigate the healthcare system.
• Complete clinical and technical documentation in the electronic health record and treatment flowsheets according to policies and procedures.
• Monitor, track, trend, and report continuity-of-care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, competency development, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization.
• Direct other providers as part of nursing practice.
• Partner with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote safe transitions across the healthcare continuum.
• Apply clinical knowledge and judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluation of outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Lead and organize care delivery to ensure continuity and peer accountability in alignment with ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Lead initiatives to improve the Veteran experience, including care coordination, timely resolution of issues, response to negative trends, and environment-of-care concerns.
• Model high reliability principles and I CARE values to improve consistency of care and patient outcomes.
• Promote excellence, improved nursing practice, and collaboration through effective communication, professional behavior, and leadership.
• Participate in facility- or service-level committees or councils and build relationships that advance care.
• Contribute to nursing knowledge development or education and lead educational initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Manage resources to support efficient, cost-effective care and share knowledge.
• Apply evidence-based practice or research to improve outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, consisting of 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension, with 5-year vesting, and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree