Dialysis Registered Nurse

The Hemodialysis RN is responsible for:

• Providing direct patient care to inpatients in need of hemodialysis

• Supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift

• Assessing and reassessing of patients

• Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team

• Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner

• Creating a plan of care that is individualize to patient needs and is reflective of patient goals

Jobcode: 101485

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations
• CPR certification
• ACLS within 1 year of hire
• CRRN certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months dialysis nursing experience required

• One year of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred

Machines, Equipment Used:

• General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.

• Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Tablo dialysis machine

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.

• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.

• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Oral communication, written communication, fluency in English, active listening.

• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.

• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.

• Handicapped accessible.

• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

• Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.

• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.

• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.

• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.