New Nurse Graduate (RN)

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New Nurse Graduates! No Dialysis experience is needed. We will train and develop you to be a Dialysis RN. Looking for a Career in an Emerging Specialty Nursing Field? Then consider joining us at Dialysis Clinic Inc. We’re the largest non-profit dialysis provider in the U.S., providing life-saving therapies to over 15,000 patients in more than 250 clinics and over 100 hospital locations across 28 states. Our nursing staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. Our mission is “the care of the patient is our reason for existence.” The Dialysis Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care in our in-center hemodialysis unit. The Dialysis RN works in collaboration with all clinic team members to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality outcomes. This position is full-time, 4 days/week.

Requirements

• A Degree from an accredited Nursing Program is required. (ASN/BSN)
• Must possess and maintain a current license in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse or in process of NCLEX testing.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Applicant must have excellent communication skills and a demonstrated high level of clinical excellence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Ability to problem solve.

Nice To Haves

• No Dialysis experience is needed.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs hemodialysis treatments in accordance with approved facility policies and procedures.
• Prior to initiation of dialysis, ensures dialysis machine, its alarms, and all products used during treatment are prepped and meet DCI's quality standards.
• Monitors the patient during dialysis, assessing any emergent changes in the patient's condition and communicating any issues to the physician as well as the patient's family.
• Administers and charts all prescribed pre, intra and post dialysis medications.
• Follows CDC/CMS regulations with strict reinforcement of infection control.
• Participates in patient care conferences, medical rounds and chart reviews as assigned.
• Documents patient education to ensure compliance with local ESRD Network, CMS, and DCI requirements.
• Interacts with local hospitals as a liaison to facilitate continuity of care.
• Collaborates with all staff members and renal team members to maintain medication inventory.
• Ensures the dialysis machines are functioning properly and maintains an adequate stocking of unit supplies.
• Monitors patients during dialysis, assessing and communicating changes with physician and families.
• Prepare dialysis machine and treatment supplies and ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform hemodialysis treatments per facility policies and procedures.
• Ongoing patient education, training and health coaching, including relevant documentation.
• Administer and chart all prescribed medications under supervision of registered nurse.
• Participate in patient care conferences, rounds and chart reviews.
• Facilitate continuity of care with local hospitals.
• Assist in medication inventory maintenance.
• Contribute to training new staff members as directed.
• Additional tasks as requested.

Benefits

• comprehensive hands-on and theory orientation/training
• 3-month comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions, job shadowing, and one-on-one skills training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree