Dialysis RN, Part Time 22.5-Hours

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

7d•$41 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a part-time, day-shift Dialysis RN for its Inpatient Dialysis Unit. The position is 22.5 hours per week and includes rotating weekends and holidays and a required on-call commitment. The RN provides and coordinates care for adult-to-geriatric patients in the acute hospital setting, including patients with end-stage renal disease. The role also requires cross-training to Medical Surgical Units to provide nursing support when dialysis patient volume is low. In keeping with Stamford Health’s Planetree philosophy, the RN fosters a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues. The RN works with patients, families, providers, technicians, and other members of the care team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate care, and may provide supervision, leadership, teaching, and charge nurse responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
BLS certification.
At least 2 years of acute-care dialysis experience.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Must meet the role’s rotating weekend and holiday schedule and required on-call commitment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with adult and pediatric clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care for patients from adult to geriatric ages; coordinate, delegate, and provide direct nursing care in collaboration with patients, families, and the care team.
Maintain accountability for coordinating and delivering care to patients with end-stage renal disease.
Oversee preparation of the dialysis delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer, and confirm required equipment alarm tests are performed.
Review dialysis orders and patient records, collect pre-treatment data, and conduct pre-dialysis assessments, including vital signs, vascular access, laboratory findings, and general health.
Verify prescribed medications and perform medication reconciliation.
Document assessments and interventions, and notify providers of significant changes in patient condition and other pertinent information.
Discuss patient concerns and answer care-related questions.
Oversee dialysis technicians throughout treatment, monitor patient responses and machine performance, and apply an in-depth understanding of dialysis mechanics.
Assess, prepare, and cannulate vascular access, including fistulas and grafts, for aseptic connection to dialysis equipment.
Use sterile technique to assess catheter exit sites and dress dialysis catheters and other vascular access according to protocols.
Monitor dialysis access for signs of failure or infection and, if needed after appropriate training, perform access monitoring using ultrasound according to protocol.
Review electronic or paper records and administer prescribed or protocol-based dialysis-related intravenous and oral medications.
Conduct post-dialysis assessments, evaluate treatment, document medication administration and treatment data, assess vascular access, and discharge patients when vital signs are stable.
Provide patient education and refer patients to other disciplines or services, such as nutrition or social work, as needed.
Perform blood sugar testing and other treatments or diagnostic tests required as part of patient treatment.
Oversee disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment; maintain skills for regional heparinization, blood sample handling and storage, oxygen setup, saline administration, and dialysis equipment maintenance.
Test and monitor dialysis water and water-treatment equipment, including chlorine, hardness, conductivity, and water cultures, to verify operation within facility protocols.
Apply working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests and medications, and in-depth knowledge of infection control and prevention of blood-borne pathogen transmission.
Participate in quality-improvement activities, including collecting data for the dialysis unit’s QAPI plan.
Respond appropriately and assist during emergencies.
Provide leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards, directing and teaching personnel, and taking charge nurse responsibilities as needed.
Work with the dialysis team and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Cross-train to Medical Surgical Units and provide nursing support when dialysis patient volume is low.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous shift differentials where appropriate.
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans, including GLP-1 coverage options, available on day one.
Wellness programs.
Paid time off accruals.
Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.
Total Rewards Program.
Career ladder programs and opportunities for career growth and development.
Professional Development and Organization Development programs.
Free convenient parking and free transportation from Stamford train stations.