Lead Dialysis Nurse

Whittier Health Network•Westborough, MA

1d•$42 - $52

About The Position

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a small community hospital with two units specializing in care for medically complex patients, at an acuity similar to medical-surgical or telemetry units. Patients typically stay for two to three weeks, allowing caregivers to see their progress over time. The Lead Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the effective, smooth operation of dialysis treatments and for ensuring the highest quality of nursing care. The role includes coordinating treatment scheduling and staffing, overseeing staff performance, maintaining policies and quality controls, and providing dialysis care and education in coordination with nephrologists and patients’ nurses.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing associate degree program.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
At least 2 years of hemodialysis experience.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Successful completion of a Pharmacology exam.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Schedule dialysis treatments.
Manage staff assignments, hiring, orientation, and employee evaluations.
Complete annual staff performance evaluations.
Develop, review, and revise policies and procedures annually and as needed.
Conduct required quality control testing and report results to the DON.
Plan and implement the Performance Improvement program.
Ensure dialysis treatments function smoothly and effectively, emphasizing the highest quality of nursing care.
Apply working theoretical and practical knowledge of hemodialysis dynamics and procedures, including preparing the dialyzer, initiating treatment, monitoring the equipment and patient, and terminating treatment.
Receive, record, and implement written nephrologist orders directly related to dialysis treatment.
Ensure patient records contain accurate and comprehensive documentation of the dialysis treatment.
Initiate education about renal disease for patients and significant others, as appropriate.
Coordinate medical and nursing orders with dialysis treatment in collaboration with patients’ nurses.