This Intermittent Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. The function of the Hemodialysis/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) is to provide direct care and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse Veteran population of varying complexity (chronic and acute) in the hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis setting.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) in this practice setting includes direct patient care, integration of research into practice, patient/family/staff education, consultation, inter professional collaboration, and patient advocacy. The goals of the RN's interventions and care include health promotion, care planning, discharge planning, and kidney transplant. The RN will hold extensive knowledge and skill in fluid and electrolyte balance, renal pathophysiology, cannulation and access capability. The RN caring for renal/dialysis/peritoneal dialysis patients demonstrates knowledge relating to the care needs of patients with End Stage Renal disease and the provision of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments. Knowledge of potential complications associated with these treatments as well as the ability to perform immediate life sustaining care in the event of cardiac or respiratory emergencies is within the scope of practice for the RN working in the Hemodialysis Unit and/or Peritoneal Dialysis Program. Operates, monitors, and trouble shoots hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis machines, reverse osmosis machines, etc. in performance of hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis procedures using prescribed standard procedures/protocols/policies and manufacturer's recommendations and takes appropriate action. Performs surveillance of water treatment systems to ensure sufficiently treated water for delivery systems and patient treatment. Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards This position is Non-Benefited Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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: 2 to 3 years Hemodialysis 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Joseph Fogarty
• Phone: (414) 712-8132
• Email: [email protected]