Valley Dialysis RN

Driscoll Children's Hospital • McAllen, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dialysis RN is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) who provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line or clinic department. The Dialysis nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas Nursing Practice Act scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System’s vision and mission of excellence and integrated care delivery. The Dialysis nurse practices within the established standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies and guidelines reflective of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and their specialty service line. The Dialysis nurse completes specific duties and maintains current competence in the skills and nursing practice according to the service line or area of primary work assignment. He / She may also function as a Charge Nurse in the Dialysis Unit and is accountable to the unit supervisor.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two years' experience in dialysis.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained.
• Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC) according to Attachment A.
• National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 4 years of hire date for eligible role and continuously maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line or clinic department.
• Plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas Nursing Practice Act scope of practice.
• Practices within the established standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies and guidelines reflective of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and their specialty service line.
• Completes specific duties and maintains current competence in the skills and nursing practice according to the service line or area of primary work assignment.
• May function as a Charge Nurse in the Dialysis Unit and is accountable to the unit supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior