RN, Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis - Full Time

Description Summary : A Registered

Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the delivery of

patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis,

planning, implementation and evaluation. This position participates

in the development and implementation of individualized and

comprehensive plan of care for each patient, provides direct and

indirect care to patients as it relates to their dialysis

treatment, including pre- and post-assessments, and administrations

of medications during dialysis. In addition, the Registered

Professional Dialysis Nurse operates all dialysis equipment and

supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to

provide expected patient outcome and documents in the medical

record accordingly. Responsibilities : Demonstrates appropriate hand

hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene including cleaning and

disinfection of work surfaces and equipment per hospital and

departmental policies. Operates all available dialysis equipment

and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and cost in accordance

with hospital and departmental policy to provide expected patient

outcome; documents in the medical record and records changes

appropriately. Follows policy and procedure in performance of water

treatment procedures and testing; properly demonstrates electrolyte

addition to acid concentrate per physician order. Provides

documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments that include,

but are not limited to, patient weight and fluid removal

calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema, vital signs and

review of current labs, assessment and care of the dialysis access.

Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per physician order

and hospital / departmental policy. Initiates, monitors, and

terminates each dialysis treatment per departmental policy and

procedure. Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedure

in response to dialysis-related complications, emergencies, and

technical issues. Follows hospital and departmental policy and

procedure in the administration of medications during dialysis.

Participates in the development and implementation of an

individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient.

Requirements : Education / Skills Associate's Degree in Nursing

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in state of

employment or compact BLS Work Schedule : 3 Days - 12 Hours Work

Type : Full Time