Dialysis Registered Nurse - Acute

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•City of Tonawanda, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Registered Nurse provides acute dialysis care and treatment to patients in a hospital environment. The nurse performs duties assigned by the Charge Nurse or Acute Manager and may assist with and supervise Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Depending on the region and demographics, the position may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator, or first-line regional operational management, such as an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations. The role includes delivering treatments and medications as ordered, assessing and educating patients, maintaining treatment equipment and records, coordinating with hospital staff and physicians, and supporting quality, safety, operational, and staff-development goals. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current RN license in the applicable state or compact, maintained in good standing.
CPR certification through a hospital-approved program.
Ability to pass color screening.
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 background clearances and orientation requirements.

Nice To Haves

12 months or more of current nursing experience preferred.
Previous experience providing nursing care to dialysis patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalizations.
Ensure patient and treatment charge information and related data are accurate and submitted appropriately.
Use supplies and staff labor hours effectively; may participate in inventory management and follow company purchasing protocols.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician, provide patient education, and follow up as needed.
Support program quality metrics and patient-outcome goals.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, procedures, and hospital requirements.
Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks before each treatment, including a second verification when required.
Perform pre- and post-treatment physical assessments and handoff communications with hospital nurses.
Initiate and terminate treatments, including connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.
Set up dialysis machines, report machine problems, clean and disinfect machines, and perform required quality control.
Participate in infection-control monitoring, implementation, and recording; use personal protective equipment as necessary.
Maintain familiarity with hospital emergency equipment and emergency operating procedures.
Support staffing based on acuity, skill mix, and company guidelines.
Provide contracted dialysis-related services, which may include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and plasmapheresis (TPE).
Participate in required surveys and ensure nursing care and treatment follow physician orders.
Document required information in patient records and maintain dialysis records and systems according to policy.
Report patient-care, staff, and safety incidents, conditions, and concerns to the Supervisor, Medical Director or Physician, and Hospital Liaison in accordance with company policy.
Prepare dialysis machines and systems, prepare the water treatment system for use, and troubleshoot technical problems independently as required.
Notify the Biomedical Technician of machine or water-treatment malfunctions and out-of-parameter values, and document as required.
Communicate assessment, reassessment, and monitoring results to the physician; maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.
Promote GUEST customer service standards, build effective organizational relationships, and address patient concerns promptly and professionally according to hospital policy.
Participate in staff meetings and complete required company and hospital in-service and continuing education.
Delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff as permitted by applicable state practice requirements.
Assist with staff training as requested and promote teamwork.