The Dialysis Nurse Manager is an accessible nurse leader who reports directly to the Chief of Nurse, Nursing Perioperative Service, and is an active member of the Nursing Perioperative Management Team. The Nurse Manager works with the Dialysis Director and the other Chief of Services and/or Designees, and other members of the health care disciplines.
They function as a clinical expert and are responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process regarding patient care.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Manages the administration and evaluation of nursing care, program implementation, personnel management, and overall operations for the Dialysis Unit, home dialysis program, and acute dialysis in the ICU units. Manages delivery of quality patient care, including appropriate documentation, employee clinical/performance competency, and continuous National and VAPAHCS performance-improvement measures consistent with the VAPAHCS mission.
Oversees and monitors employee adherence to VHA Privacy/HIPAA and Information Security rules and regulations. Directly coordinates staffing, physical facilities, supplies, and equipment for nursing services provided to patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Leads retention and recruitment of highly skilled nursing staff; monitors workflow, technical, and equipment needs; and ensures the workforce can adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Ensures employees complete mandatory annual, facility, and nursing training and reviews within required time frames. Ensures annual appraisals/proficiencies are completed, communicated to employees, and submitted timely. Maintains familiarity with established policies and procedures; administers the unit in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and VHA policy; and ensures staff compliance with VAPAHCS and unit-based policies and procedures.
Applies and completes reports related to policy and procedures, including staffing reconciliation, payroll exceptions, risk management, patient incidents, personnel accidents, EEO, and sexual-harassment allegations. Participates in designing, implementing, monitoring, and revising systems that promote cost-effective resource use, effective staffing, and enhanced patient care using System Redesign principles.
Provides leadership and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to improve and sustain service quality and effectiveness; applies professional practice and TJC standards to program development, analysis, and management; and promotes evidence-based practice for optimal patient outcomes.
Collaborates with the Nursing Perioperative Management Team to identify and promote staff development, strengthen staff competencies, and advance System Redesign initiatives; works with the Chief Nurse of Nursing Perioperative on program development, quality care, performance measures, and resource planning. Maintains an integrated delivery system through expansion of clinical practices.
Maintains operational efficiencies through emphasis on safe practices and National Safety. Actively implements Lean principles, supports quality-improvement projects, and promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement. Supports excellence in research, training, and education through ongoing competency. Performs other duties as assigned.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Functional Statement #: 07658F, 07659F, 07660F, 07661F, 07662F Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600 as needed Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Not Authorized
MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO BE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program.
Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program.
(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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program.
Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
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 VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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mohammad.ahmed@va.gov · 6506946000 X15104
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $153887 – $228000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This is a Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600 as needed position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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