Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

21h

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse in Community Care Services, you provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in their homes or community settings. You assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and support high-quality, patient-centered care that helps patients and their families achieve health goals and improve quality of life. The role includes assessing patients, evaluating care outcomes, carrying out nursing actions and medical orders, documenting care, and assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities overseeing LPNs and non-licensed technical personnel.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
• Current State of Michigan RN licensure.
• At least 12 months of nursing care 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 using physical and psychosocial assessment skills, diagnostic data, and medical evaluations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care 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 families, accounting for age-specific psychosocial and educational requirements.
• Document care provided and patient responses accurately in patient records.
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities and oversee LPNs and non-licensed technical personnel, demonstrating leadership through role modeling, communication, and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed