Registered Nurse (RN) - Mentor
About The Position
Centers for Dialysis Care is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide patient-centered dialysis care. The Registered Nurse functions as a patient advocate, delivers care based on the nursing process, and coordinates patient-care activities. The role provides direct patient care according to CDC policies and procedures, works collaboratively with the care team, communicates pertinent clinical information, and follows CDC personnel policies. The position includes a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for candidates with at least one year of registered nursing experience or $7,500 for candidates with at least six months of dialysis experience. The stated salary range is $34.00–$48.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. Dialysis experience is not required; training is provided. This is a full-time-only position with no overnight shifts.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Ohio nursing licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Independent decision-making skills.
- Good leadership and interpersonal qualities.
Nice To Haves
- ICU experience preferred.
- At least one year of registered nursing experience qualifies for the $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- At least six months of dialysis experience qualifies for the $7,500 sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities
- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments and related patient-care tasks to help maintain physiologic functions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of dialysis therapy objectives, water treatment for dialysis, and dialyzer reuse practices and principles.
- Cannulate patients and provide direct patient care.
- Troubleshoot machine alarm states and cannulation difficulties.
- Assess patients, recognize their needs, and use appropriate nursing skills and resources to address them.
- Complete primary patient documentation according to CDC standards and timelines.
- Review and document new-patient teaching and ongoing patient education.
- Encourage patients to follow prescribed dialysis treatment plans and explain those plans.
- Follow aseptic techniques and universal precaution guidelines.
- Demonstrate understanding of medications used for the ESRD population.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Review physician verbal orders for safety, completeness, and efficacy; document them in the EMR according to CDC guidelines.
- Follow CDC hospital discharge policy when reviewing orders.
- Administer medications according to manufacturers’ guidelines and CDC policy.
- Lead patient-care management by controlling unit operations and personnel.
- Help develop and maintain a department climate that meets patient and staff needs with warmth, respect, and responsiveness.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and physicians.
- Assess patients in crisis and initiate the emergency response plan, including CPR measures when necessary.
- Work actively on quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
- Manage CDC resources efficiently and fiscally responsibly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Short- and long-term disability options.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 250 hours of PTO.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee perks program.
- Wellness program.
- Paid dialysis training for candidates without dialysis experience.
- Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
