Dialysis Registered Nurse- PRN Days

Kindred Healthcare•Greensboro, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Greensboro is a 101-bed long-term acute care hospital serving chronically and critically ill patients who need extended hospital stays and individualized care plans. It offers a 6-bed ICU and seven negative pressure rooms. The Dialysis Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to hospital patients who require renal replacement therapy. The role plans and delivers care to adult and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies, and provides renal replacement therapies independently. The nurse collaborates with hospital partners, reports treatment information to primary nurses, documents assessments and treatment activity, evaluates dialysis orders, and communicates concerns and emergencies to physicians and supervisors. The position also supports safe initiation and discontinuation of prescribed renal replacement therapies, verifies charges and documentation, and may perform or mentor others in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The nurse participates in quality improvement activities, serves as a resource or preceptor, attends required orientation and in-services, and may work in other hospital settings when required. The position reports directly to the Dialysis Program Manager or Dialysis Supervisor for the respective facility.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or completion of a Nursing Diploma program.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Two or more years of experience as a registered nurse.
Knowledge of the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis processes.
Ability to lead and oversee dialysis processes performed by Dialysis Technicians.
Ability to provide treatments safely, therapeutically, and cost-effectively.
Ability to assist with quality outcomes and metrics tracking.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
At least one year of acute or chronic dialysis experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide care for adult and geriatric hospital patients according to physician orders and hospital policies and procedures.
Provide direct patient care and renal replacement therapies independently in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner.
Supervise and direct patient care provided by other teammates in the treatment area.
Collaborate and communicate with hospital partners, and provide pre- and post-treatment reports to the primary registered nurse through the appropriate process.
Document physical assessments, vital signs, treatment reviews, observations, and dialysis orders in patient records; evaluate and implement dialysis orders.
Analyze patient assessments, dialysis orders, and laboratory results, and discuss issues with the nephrologist.
Communicate emergencies, life-threatening complications, and related incidents to the supervisor, hospital staff, and the patient's physician.
Initiate and discontinue prescribed renal replacement therapy, including planning according to physician orders, verifying safety measures, administering medications or other appropriate treatments, and documenting activity on the hemodialysis flow sheet or hospital EMR.
Transfer skills and work in other hospital settings when required; attend hospital orientation, homeroom meetings, and mandatory in-services.
Verify that accurate charges and documentation are submitted in a timely manner.
Perform and mentor others in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis modalities.
Participate in quality meetings and quality improvement activities.
Act as a resource or preceptor for less experienced teammates and as a subject matter expert for other hospital personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned.