Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

About the position

The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals' policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.
• Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.
• Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures.
• Assesses patients' responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician.
• Delivers safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner.
• Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts.
• Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions.
• Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record and the hospital record, as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures.
• Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.
• Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
• Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.
• Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis related patient/equipment complications.
• Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager and other parties per the Adverse Event Report requirements.

Requirements

• Current appropriate state licensure.
• One year RN experience required and required nursing skills.
• Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs to provide dialysis and ultrafiltration services.
• Minimum 6 months Nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs to provide Apheresis services.
• Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
• BLS CPR Recognition.
• Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient - Progressive Renal Education Preparation.

Nice-to-haves

• ICU experience preferred but not required.
• ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.
• Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged.
• Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as PCTs, CCHTs, clerical staff).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Sign On Bonus Offered Or Relocation Assistance Offered
• Healthcare Premiums As Low As $30 Per Pay Period
• Clinical Advancement Program