Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis - FT Days | Heritage Valley Specialty

PAM Health•Beaver, PA

23h

About The Position

PAM Health is hiring a full-time Dialysis Registered Nurse to provide and oversee dialysis care for patients with acute or chronic kidney failure as ordered by physicians. Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse, the RN uses the nursing process to deliver, direct, and supervise care for patients admitted to the nursing unit. The role includes planning, coordinating, and providing patient care; interdisciplinary and discharge planning; teaching patients and families about post-hospitalization care; and accessing community resources. The nurse may perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including serving as Charge Nurse, which requires ACLS certification. PAM Health describes its care environment as collaborative, with exposure to a variety of patient-care levels. The organization also highlights opportunities for professional growth through its Education Advancement Program.

Requirements

RN license in the state of application.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification is required after 90 days of employment; it is required from day one for Charge Nurses, High Obs, and ICU roles.
ACLS certification is required to perform Charge Nurse duties.

Nice To Haves

Certification through the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) is preferred but not required.
Current ACLS certification is preferred initially; PAM Health notes that it can help employees obtain ACLS.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to deliver, direct, and supervise patient care on the nursing unit.
Plan, coordinate, and provide patient care, including interdisciplinary planning and discharge planning.
Teach patients and families about post-hospitalization care and help access community resources.
Oversee dialysis treatments for patients with acute or chronic kidney failure as ordered by physicians.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including Charge Nurse duties when applicable.