RN Dialysis Apheresis

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Dialysis Apheresis is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patient groups for a designated time frame and during dialysis apheresis procedures. This role provides care to patients through the therapeutic use of the nursing process, environment, treatment, and modalities, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN coordinates, delegates, and provides direct nursing care for patients by working cooperatively with patients, family members, and patient care team members.

Requirements

RN License
BLS

Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive physiological and psychosocial assessment upon admission or upon assuming patient care.
Completes focused reassessments according to hospital policy.
Documents intervention implementation, noting exceptions/modifications and plan of care in the medical record.
Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care in a safe and timely manner, such as administering prescribed medications or carrying out procedures.
Prioritizes the implementation of interventions based on the patient's condition.
Notifies the physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
Implements infection control practices.
Maintains the environment of care consistent with Joint Commission requirements.
Participates in quality improvement activities and review/audit processes.
Consistently administers medications following the hospital’s policies to ensure safe medication administration and documents patient’s responses to medications.
Maintains communication with other caregiving staff and performs proper hand-off utilizing SBAR format to ensure continuity of patient care.
Educates patient and caregiver on the plan of care as needed.
Reviews general hospital and environmental policies with the patient and caregiver upon admission.
Educates patients and caregivers regarding HAC and infection control practices and about medications and medical equipment.
Documents all education provided to the patient/families.
Identifies patient-specific needs and problems.
Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop an individualized plan to achieve desired patient outcomes.