Registered Nurse (Nephrology)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Nephrology RN is responsible for providing providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurse/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. Major Duties: Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA standards of nursing practice. Applies clinical knowledge/judgement to lead staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluation outcomes within the immediate practice setting. Effectively functions as a leader, with demonstrated outcomes, for the immediate practice setting. Improves Veteran/patient driven care by resolving experience issues such as coordination of care, timeliness or process issues, common themes of dissatisfaction, or environment of care concerns for the immediate practice setting. Applies patient, family and caregiver knowledge, Values and beliefs into care delivery without judgement or discrimination. Serves as a resource for patients, caregivers, and staff to address and resolve ethical issues in the i8mmediate practice setting. Leads the implementation of high reliability principles and I CARE vales to increase consistency of care delivered and improve patient outcomes. Ensure appropriate delegation/completion of clinic task assignments to optimize safe clinical environment for staff, patients and visitors. Ensure clean and orderly exam rooms, procedural suites and supply rooms are fully stocked by end of each day Maintaining inventory/supply list, ensuring supply and sterile instrument sufficiency. Ensure supply and sterile instrumentation are appropriately stored and rotated in accordance with expiration dates and compliance standards. Ensure compliance and documentation of environmental temperature/humidity monitoring compliance of all refrigerators, consumables supply, re-usable, &/or loaned supply items &/or devices. Preferred Experience: Outpatient dialysis clinic experience Inpatient dialysis clinic experience 2+ years of RN experience 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 04:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: English Language Prof

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, Health Services Area (HSA) 5.2 and serves VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). VANCHCS is the 8th largest VA Health Care System in the country serving VISN 5. The VANCHCS is a Level 1a complexity healthcare system and ranks among a complex system in the Veterans Affairs serving VISN 5, HSA 5.2. VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to Veterans in Northern California.