Dialysis RN: Lead ESRD Care in Acute Setting

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in Dialysis within Acute Care at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. The role requires RN licensure, English proficiency, and experience in nephrology or dialysis settings.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and education. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required for direct patient care.
• Active RN license in the United States with state endorsement.
• Approved nursing education program (ADN/BSN/BSN-based MSN path) must be met.
• Foreign education requires formal degree equivalency validation where applicable.
• Preferred dialysis experience and knowledge of ESRD/AKI/CKD care.

Responsibilities

• The Dialysis RN provides specialized care for ESRD/AKI/CKD patients.
• Collaborates with disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Acts as primary nurse for ESRD patient panel and guides care navigation.
• Documents all clinical care and flowsheets in the electronic health record.
• Monitors trends and reports care continuity needs to the team.
• Supports nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing assessment

Dialysis experience

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred / for higher level roles

MSN or related field with BSN

State RN license (US)

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in Dialysis within Acute Care at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. The role requires RN licensure, English proficiency, and experience in nephrology or dialysis settings.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and education. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and continuous quality improvement.