RN, Chronic Dialysis

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides individualized nursing care to dialysis patients by using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role coordinates care, assesses patients, provides education, and performs other nursing interventions. The RN collaborates with physicians and other interprofessional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate dialysis care.

The RN practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and applicable professional standards, including age- and population-specific standards for the assigned dialysis setting, the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules of the state of practice, and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The role documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care in compliance with applicable standards and regulations; uses technology to support quality care and collaboration; and delegates to and supervises unlicensed personnel while maintaining overall nursing accountability for patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Hold a current, unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific licensure, competencies, and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care.
• Assess dialysis patients and provide patient education and other nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other interprofessional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate dialysis care.
• Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and applicable nursing standards, licensure requirements, and population-specific standards.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Use technology to enhance patient care and collaborate with physicians and interprofessional team members.
• Delegate to and supervise unlicensed personnel while maintaining overall nursing accountability for patient care.

What This Job Offers

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