Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis provides nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse engages patients and families throughout the continuum of care, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures. The nurse contributes to unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives; communicates effectively and delegates appropriately; maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation; and pursues professional development and required certifications. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. This is a full-time position with a 12-hour day shift schedule and 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Willingness and ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution; foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and departmental policies and procedures.