RN- Dialysis per-diem

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

About The Position

The dialysis registered nurse (RN) works with the nephrology medical practitioners and is responsible for using the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care provided to individuals in need of renal replacement therapy. The RN provides direct nursing care and maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of care to patients needing hemodialysis.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN License in the state
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience
Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Successful course completion of institutional Intermediate EKG Course
Successful completion of Advance Cardiac Life Support course
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).

Nice To Haves

Previous dialysis experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to be self-directed and function independently in the dialysis setting.
Demonstrate the competent skills to perform IHD, SLED and CRRT treatments as per nephrologist orders and shall provide appropriate assessment, evaluation, ongoing monitoring and interventions per facility policies and procedures.
Facilitate interdisciplinary communication in delivering patient care in a timely fashion.
Demonstrate outstanding communication and education skills to patients ensuring understanding, comfort, safety, and privacy.
Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrates knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy.
Ensure dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy.
Strictly adhere to all infection prevention practices and demonstrates best practice principles for dialysis vascular access care.
Adhere to all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the department and/or regulatory agencies.
Document all assessments, pertinent data, and interventions.
Notify physician of any significant changes in patient’s condition.
Provide leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, directing and teaching personnel in a variety of settings and functioning in a charge nurse role as needed.