Dialysis Registered Nurse

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care and treatment to patients with chronic renal disease as part of a cross-functional team. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, the RN assists and supervises Patient Care Technicians and provides safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The role may also involve carrying out duties assigned to meet patient-care or clinic operational needs. Acute programs may report directly to an Administrator or to regional operational management, depending on the region and demographics. The RN completes and documents patient assessments before and after treatments, monitors patients during treatment, reviews medication profiles monthly, and administers medications as ordered by a physician. The RN collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team on patient assessment and care planning, provides patient education and follow-up, and supports clinical and operational processes intended to improve patient health and treatment outcomes. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and clinical procedures. Duties include initiating and terminating treatments, setting up and cleaning dialysis machines, following infection-control practices, and using personal protective equipment. The RN may delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff and assist with staff training. The work environment includes moderate noise and exposure to facility chemicals, blood, and other potentially infectious materials; safety training is provided.

Requirements

Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained in good standing.
Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Working knowledge of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in all USRC clinical applications within 90 days of hire.
Meet practice requirements for the applicable state.
Meet applicable hospital or agency hiring standards, which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements.
Ability to use problem-solving, analytical, communication, and confidentiality skills; work effectively with patients, staff, insurers, and government and private agencies; and multitask in an efficient, professional, and calm manner.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 months or one or more years of current nursing experience preferred.
Previous nursing experience providing care to patients on maintenance dialysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment and care to patients with chronic renal disease.
Complete and document pre- and post-treatment physical assessments and monitor patients during treatment.
Complete monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Assist physicians during patient rounds as needed, transcribe and implement physician orders in a timely manner, and support anemia-management and medication protocols as requested.
Provide patient education and follow-up as needed.
Support clinical and operational processes and program goals for patient outcomes, including efforts to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
Complete patient admissions and collaborate with team members about actual or potential treatment-related problems and needs.
Initiate and terminate treatments, including connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites according to protocol.
Set up dialysis machines, report machine problems, and clean, disinfect, and perform quality control on machines as required.
Participate in infection-control monitoring, implementation, and recording; use personal protective equipment as necessary; and remain familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
Support effective staffing and applicable state-regulated staffing ratios under the direction of the Administrator.
Communicate patient assessment, reassessment, and monitoring results to physicians, team members, and others as appropriate.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with the Medical Director and physicians and participate in interdisciplinary patient assessment and care planning.
Promote customer-service standards and develop effective working relationships throughout the organization.
Attend required staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education offerings.
Delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff as permitted by applicable state practice acts, assist with staff training as requested, and promote teamwork.
Use supplies and staff labor hours effectively and perform other duties as assigned to meet patient-care or operational needs.