RN - Hemodialysis Evenings

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse provides acute hemodialysis therapy in an acute hospital setting. The nurse independently assesses patients and initiates, monitors, and terminates treatments. Care is provided under the direction of and in cooperation with the medical director, in accordance with physician orders, organizational policies and procedures, applicable standards, and federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves selecting and delivering prescribed treatment techniques, assessing patient responses and adjusting treatment plans as appropriate, coordinating care with physicians and other staff, and documenting treatment and patient information. The nurse also prepares and tests dialysis machines and related equipment, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and follows equipment safety, disinfection, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program.
At least one year of experience in acute care hemodialysis, critical care, or peritoneal dialysis.
Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
Strong assessment skills related to critically ill patients and ability to use critical thinking independently.
Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence and exercise judgment in applying nursing assessment techniques, practices, and policies.
Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Proficiency using computer technology and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Organizational and time-management skills, including ability to complete continuing renal/nephrology education and required competency testing and skills validation.
Ability to maintain current customer-service, nursing, and technical skills through training programs and seminars.
Ability to coordinate patient care through frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other support staff, and telephone contact with outside patients, referring physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, vendors, and third-party payees.
Ability to meet physical demands, including prolonged standing and frequent walking, bending, turning, and stooping; pushing and pulling heavy objects such as patient beds; helping lift and turn patients; moving machines and equipment over 200 pounds; and lifting chemical and water solutions up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two years of experience.
Certified Nephrology Nurse certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide the appropriate prescribed treatment technique for assigned patients.
Assess patients’ responses to treatment and make appropriate adjustments or modifications to the treatment plan; communicate concerns to physicians, the patient’s primary hospital nurse, and others as necessary.
Implement, administer, monitor, and document prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including notifying the physician of adverse reactions and following transfusion policy.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other staff to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plans and ensure continuity of care.
Accurately record physician orders and treatment information in patient medical records, report significant patient information to the appropriate team members, and complete required documentation.
Promote and maintain a safe, clean working environment; clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments.
Prepare for dialysis treatments and complete required pre-treatment machine alarm and quality-assurance testing.
Prepare, organize, and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
Operate hospital equipment safely and appropriately, perform minor troubleshooting when necessary, and follow hospital emergency procedures.
Conduct and document dialysis machine safety and alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection of water machines; follow documentation and notification standards.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off, available on day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.