Renal Dialysis Director jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

Summary

The primary purpose of the Peritoneal/Hemodialysis position is to demonstrate leadership, clinical competence through providing direct care and case management to people with chronic kidney disease, provision of treatments, continuous CRRT, patient and family education, assessment, and management of peritoneal and/or hemodialysis catheter access, and provision of the holistic needs of the patient under his/her charge.

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:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C
• 7403(f), 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 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)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12363110
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• 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: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium
• dementia, or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health/requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment
• In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Duties

"PRACTICE: Uses the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
Accurately documents care of clients.
1.
Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses).
2.
Delivers safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies.
a.
Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment.
b.
Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures.
c.
Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patient's condition and responds appropriately.
d.
Implements provider's orders in a timely and complete manner.
e.
Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner.
f.
Requests assistance from co-workers when need; knows where to ask for help.
3.
Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
a.
Completes initial assessment of patient condition and responses to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.
b.
Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals.
c.
Updates plan of care with assistance as needed.
d.
Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference and readiness to learn.
e.
Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
4.
Documents the nursing process.
a.
Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely.
b.
Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes.
c.
Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcomes.
d.
Uses appropriate software per policy, as well as any future patient documentation programs.
5.
Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills.
a.
The nurse can recognize the patient has a problem.
b.
The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively, recognizing his/her scope of practice.
c.
The nurse as a relative sense of urgency.
d.
The nurse takes the right action for the right reason (del Bueno).
6.
Position-specific Competency Checklist is completed annually and is rated competent in all measured areas.
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: Mon-Saturday day shift 7:30-4:00 with on call rotation.
Compressed/Flexible: This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital.
Telework: None Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"