RN-Dialysis Ambulatory

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing education to patients and staff, consulting with physicians and nursing staff on a 24-hour basis regarding the care of patients on dialysis, and performing job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Requirements

Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year.
Valid RN license
Employees must be able to discern color differences for water testing.
Knowledge of hemodialysis and CRRT.
Verbal and written communications skills.
Interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patients for dialysis needs.
Provides safe and effective dialysis to patients.
Interprets lab values for critical levels.
Maintains ability to operate hemodialysis machines, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and slow low efficient dialysis (SLED).
Precepts new employees.
Attends federally required inter-disciplinary care committee (IDCC) meetings.
Monitors patients for adult dialysis.
Monitors CRRT, hemodialysis and all peritoneal dialysis.
Audits equipment and coordinates dialysis tech II and LPN IIs.
Performs as charge nurse as needed.
Consults with physicians and nursing staff on a 24 hour basis.
Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.