Dialysis Nurse (RN) - Training

SUMMARY The Acute Registered Nurse provides acute

dialysis care and treatment to patients within a hospital

environment. This position performs duties as assigned by the

Charge Nurse or Acute Manager, including assisting and supervising

Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Acute

nurses may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator or

the first line of regional operational management which may be an

Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations,

depending on the region / demographics. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may

be assigned. GROWTH

• Assist with clinical and operational processes

to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and

rehospitalization.

and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately.

participate in inventory management, including end-of-month

inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.

needs. OUTCOMES

physician..

patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and

Company goals. OPERATIONAL READINESS

federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care

professionals practice act requirements.

times within limitations established by and in accordance with

company policy and procedures, hospital policy, applicable state

and federal laws and regulations.

verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment,

to include second verification as required.

treatment physical assessments.

Communication with hospital nurses.

treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and

cleaning catheter sites.

problems to biomedical technician and / or Acute Manager as

appropriate.

dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.

recording as requested.

necessary.

operational procedures, as required by hospital. OPERATIONAL

READINESS (cont.)

skill mix and company guidelines.

related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis,

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis

(TPE) if contracted to do so.

required.

treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.

patient records.

and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns

related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in

accordance with company policy.

machines and systems per policy : maintain dialysis records, prepare

dialysis water treatment system for use according to established

procedure and understand technical operations to troubleshoot

problems independently.

machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters

and document as required. PARTNERSHIPS

patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the

physician.

physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare

professionals.

develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

hospital policy. STAFF DEVELOPMENT / RETENTION

meetings as required. Attend and complete all company and hospital

required in-service and continuing education.

to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state

practice act.

in team concepts and promote a team effort.

Qualifications / Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an

individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. Requirements include : Current RN license in

applicable state or compact. License must be maintained as current

and in good standing. 12 months or more current nursing experience

preferred. Previous experience in providing nursing care to

patients on dialysis preferred. CPR certification required with

hospital approved program Ability to pass color screening.

Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability

to communicate verbally and in writing. Must have basic computer

skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required

within 90 days of hire. Must meet any practice requirement(s) for

the applicable state. Ability to meet minimum hospital / agency

hiring standards which may include additional background clearances

and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned

to for employment.