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 application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse with specialized knowledge that provides and directs care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Duties include, but are not limited to: Collaborates with other disciplines/departments to achieve desired patient outcomes; Functions as primary nurse for ESRD patient panel and serves as key resource assisting patients navigate the healthcare system; Completes documentation for all clinical and technical recordkeeping in the electronic health record and treatment flowsheets in accordance with established policies and procedures; Monitors, tracks/trends, and reports ongoing care continuity needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team; Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient; Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment; Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination; Incorporates patient preferences into shared care delivery decisions; and Performs other duties as assigned.
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: Day shift with on-call, every other Saturday and Holiday.
Rotation to other shifts may be necessary based on the needs of the Medical Center. Tour of duty will be discussed during the interview process. Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Karen Chapman (karen.chapman@va.gov), the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Notifications: Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate.
Samantha.Roberts4@va.gov · 612-978-6318
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $88157 – $159579/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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