Chronic RN

the Client•St Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Requirements

1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN.
Chronic hemodialysis experience required.
Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN (for Supervision/Team Leader designation).
Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN (for Supervision/Team Leader designation).
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees (required for Supervision/Team Leader designation).

Responsibilities

Perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and document in the patient medical record, make adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notify Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
Direct and provide, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
Serve as a resource for health care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
Identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.