Dialysis Registered Nurse PRN

Vibra Healthcare•Fresno, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Dialysis Registered Nurse for San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, a 62-bed acute rehabilitation hospital in Fresno, California. The hospital provides rehabilitative services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, helping patients regain physical or cognitive abilities and return home with the highest level of independence. The work environment is described as fast-paced and friendly, with opportunities to get to know patients and their families. The nurse develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plans of care for assigned patients and families while promoting Vibra Healthcare’s mission and values. The role includes reviewing patients receiving dialysis and assessing their clinical status throughout treatment; assisting team members with acute hemodialysis according to established standards of care; and providing care in practice areas that include hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Care includes direct nursing care, delegation, and supervision in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The role also involves clinical competence, patient-care management, quality improvement, professional relationships and skills, fulfilling hospital responsibilities, and developing specialty expertise. The posting notes a new Clinical Career Ladder for full-time employees. Participants may be eligible for pay increases upon successful completion of the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert levels.

Requirements

Current, valid, and active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
Current ACLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor within six months of hire.
Ability to accurately interpret color test strips.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Dialysis experience is preferred but not required.
One year of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing, critical care, or dialysis is preferred; a nurse residency program will be accepted as experience.
Previous acute care experience is strongly preferred.
Current ACLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care for assigned patients and families.
Review patients receiving dialysis therapy and assess their clinical status throughout treatment.
Assist team members in delivering acute hemodialysis in accordance with established standards of care.
Provide direct nursing care and delegate and supervise nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrate clinical competence, manage patient care, and contribute to improving quality of care.
Establish professional relationships, use professional skills, fulfill hospital role responsibilities, and develop clinical expertise in the specialty.

Benefits

Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
Free prescription plans.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Flexible spending plans.
401K matching.
Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans.
Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, and other items.
Pet insurance.
Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
Work-life balance.