Dialysis Registered Nurse - St. Joseph Acutes

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.
• Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately.
• Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.
• May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.

OUTCOMES

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

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PARTNERSHIPS

STAFF DEVELOPMENT / RETENTION

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.

All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits :

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits :