Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

Mile Bluff Medical Center • Mauston, WI

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About The Position

The Dialysis Registered Nurse assists with day-to-day nursing activities and provides patient-centered hemodialysis care. The role includes assessing patients and developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care; administering, monitoring, and documenting therapeutic interventions; and coordinating care in a rapidly changing dialysis setting. The nurse also supports providers, arranges additional care at other facilities, performs laboratory-related tasks, and educates patients and families. The position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, with a Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday schedule from 4:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participation in a holiday rotation is required. The role is based in Mauston, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Two-year degree in nursing required.
• Maintain a Wisconsin Registered Nursing license.
• BLS certification required.
• At least 2 years of specialized clinical dialysis-care experience in a chronic or acute setting; experience can be completed during orientation.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Comprehensive nursing skills and knowledge of equipment such as renal dialysis machines and Phoenix meters.
• Thorough understanding of triage and prioritizing patient care within the daily schedule.
• Understanding of laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hemodialysis patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimens.
• Manage changing patient stations and delegate care to other department members.
• Assist providers with patient-related needs before, during, and after hemodialysis care, ensuring needs are met promptly and compassionately.
• Triage and arrange additional care at other facilities for patients.
• Obtain laboratory specimens and perform laboratory competencies and quality controls regularly.
• Educate patients and/or family members about disease processes, individual care needs, and safety issues.
• Attend daily huddles and monthly meetings and participate in daily clinical decision-making.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor, director, and/or providers.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Great benefits
• Opportunity for growth
• Positive work environment

What This Job Offers

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