Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an RN in Acute Dialysis, you play a critical role in providing comprehensive care to patients with complex needs. You will conduct admissions and ongoing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing actions to support both short and long-term patient goals. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and their quality of life. At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
Current State of Michigan RN licensure.
At least 12 months of nursing experience, including 3 months of experience providing nursing care to maintenance hemodialysis patients, prior to assuming charge responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous dialysis experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct admission and ongoing assessments of patients using physical and psychosocial assessment skills, diagnostic data, and medical evaluations.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided in relation to short and long-term patient goals.
Develop and implement individualized patient care plans, anticipating and addressing patient needs.
Execute nursing actions and medical orders to meet the complex needs of patients and their significant others, considering age-specific psychosocial and educational requirements.
Document care provided and patient responses accurately in the patient's record.
Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities, overseeing care provided by LPNs and non-licensed technical personnel, and demonstrate leadership through role modeling, communication, and problem-solving.