Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Dialysis - Per diem - 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis Nurse provides acute inpatient dialysis, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and CMS guidelines. The nurse monitors patients during dialysis, assesses emergent changes in condition, and communicates with the patient, primary RN, and physician. The role supervises dialysis technicians and delegates appropriately, and collaborates with nursing and medical staff to determine patients’ clinical status and dialysis treatment priorities. PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network serving approximately 3.7 million residents across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the San Gabriel Valley. Its integrated network includes three hospitals, outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty physician group, home healthcare and hospice services, and a range of specialty and emergency services. PIH Health is nationally recognized for patient care and patient experience, healthcare practices and technology, and is certified as a Great Place to Work.
Requirements
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Basic organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Patient assessment skills.
- Clinical education related to the specialty.
- Knowledge of principles of patient and family teaching.
Responsibilities
- Provide acute inpatient hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and CMS guidelines.
- Monitor patients during dialysis and assess emergent changes in their condition.
- Communicate patient status and changes with the patient, primary RN, and physician.
- Supervise dialysis technicians and delegate appropriately.
- Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to determine patients’ clinical status and priority for dialysis treatment.
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