Nurse for Dialysis Clinic

The Kidney Care Center • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at The Kidney Care Center, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working with other RNs and LVNs assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.
Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders.
Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.
Safety & Quality. Working as an RN, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• One or more years of current nursing experience.
• Current BLS certifications required.
• Must be able to accurately interpret color test strips.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• 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 drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments
• Monitoring patients during treatment
• Completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles
• Administering medications according to physician orders
• Participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings

Benefits

• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Medical benefits plan/ HSA options as well
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance $50,000 covered by employer with options to add more coverage if desired
• Short- and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

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