Summary

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. Program 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.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes the role in direct and indirect care providing complex/specialized patient-centered care
• The incumbent collaborates through the coordination of care with nephrologists - nephrology fellows - registered nurses/nursing staff - dietitians - social workers - other health professionals and hospital systems
• The role resides in the renal care center and the incumbent reports directly to the Nurse Manager
• Major duties include - but are not limited to: Knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities
• Knowledgeable of program regulations and performs objectives of the nursing program
• Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse (RN) - and or Health Care Provider (HCP)
• Works independently without the need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with the Veteran - families - caregivers - professionals - and other supportive staff
• Demonstrates advanced technical proficiency - clinical judgment - and leadership in the delivery of hemodialysis care
• Manages complex treatment complications
• responds to dialysis-related emergencies
• Administers medications within scope of practice
• Ensuring precise detailed documentation in the electronic health record
• Serves as a clinical resource and preceptor for lower grade staff - participates in quality and safety initiatives - assists with competency validation - and contributes to workflow and policy development
• Demonstrates leadership - autonomy - and mastery of dialysis practice while maintaining a safe - therapeutic - and patient-centered environment
• Supports patient self-management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's goals
• Provides dialysis patient health education - data monitoring and tracking - chart auditing and performance/quality improvement roles
• Independent implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and demonstration of advanced competence that promotes quality patient care to improve outcomes - safety - and performance metrics under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• All other duties as assigned by the Facility - Department - and/or Agency
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday
• Schedule will be determined by Supervisor and may vary depending on assigned facility need
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact visn5hredrpcoordinators@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized