Renal Specialist I, Marshall Medical Center South, PRN, Days, 7A-7P
About The Position
The Renal Specialist Level I assesses dialysis and apheresis patients to identify their needs and priorities, plans and delegates care based on patient needs, and evaluates responses to care and progress toward expected outcomes. The specialist is accountable for the outcomes of care for assigned patients and demonstrates Huntsville Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through their behavior. This position administers dialysis and apheresis treatments, provides basic patient assessment and care throughout treatment, and operates and troubleshoots dialysis and apheresis machines. The specialist instructs ICU staff in caring for CRRT patients, teaches patients and families about the disease process and access care, and assists physicians with insertion of temporary access. The posting identifies this role as PRN, with day hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; call is required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Alabama nursing licensure.
Nice To Haves
- ICU experience is preferred.
- Previous dialysis experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administers treatments to dialysis and apheresis patients.
- Performs basic patient assessments and provides patient care throughout dialysis and/or apheresis treatment.
- Operates dialysis and apheresis machines and troubleshoots problems.
- Instructs ICU staff in the care of CRRT patients.
- Teaches patients and families about the disease process and access care.
- Assists physicians with insertion of temporary access.
- Plans and delegates care based on patient needs, and evaluates patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes.
- Is accountable for outcomes of patient care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrates Huntsville Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through behavior.
- Provides supporting documentation to the Dialysis Unit Charge Nurse for advancement to Renal Specialist II.
- Participates in required call.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
