RN - Hemodialysis Part Time Evenings

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) provides acute hemodialysis therapy in an acute hospital setting. The RN independently assesses patients, initiates and monitors treatment, and terminates treatment. Nursing care is provided under the direction of and in cooperation with the medical director, in accordance with physician orders, applicable policies, procedures and guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.

The position involves selecting and delivering prescribed treatment techniques, assessing patients' responses and communicating concerns, coordinating care with physicians and other staff, documenting orders and treatment information, and maintaining safe, clean dialysis equipment and work areas. The nurse also prepares and tests dialysis machines and equipment, monitors treatment-related transfusions, and completes required documentation and competency activities.

This is a part-time evening position consisting of two 12-hour shifts. The work requires frequent communication and collaboration with medical personnel and others, proficiency with computer technology, independent critical thinking, and physical activity including prolonged standing, walking, bending, moving equipment, and assisting with patient lifting and turning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program as defined by the applicable Texas Board of Nursing requirement.
• At least one year of experience in acute care hemodialysis, critical care, or peritoneal dialysis.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using computer technology and ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Considerable judgment in applying nursing assessment techniques, procedures, practices, and policies.
• Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence and use critical thinking independently.
• Strong assessment skills related to critically ill patients.
• Organizational and time-management skills, and ability to complete ongoing renal/nephrology education and required competency testing and skills validation.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping; push and pull heavy objects such as patient beds; and help lift and turn patients.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, move machines and equipment weighing more than 200 pounds, and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to heights of up to 5 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of experience.
• Certified Nephrology Nurse certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide the appropriate prescribed treatment technique for assigned patients according to modality procedures.
• Assess patient responses to therapy and make appropriate treatment-plan adjustments as indicated by the physician.
• Communicate problems and concerns to appropriately credentialed physicians, the patient's hospital primary nurse, and others as needed.
• Implement, administer, monitor, and document patients' responses to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including notifying the physician of adverse reactions and following transfusion policy.
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other staff to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately record physician orders and treatment information in each patient's medical record.
• Report significant patient information to the appropriate team members, including the physician.
• Complete required documentation accurately.
• Help maintain a safe, clean working environment and clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments.
• Prepare for dialysis treatments and document preparation activities where required.
• Perform required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing and quality assurance testing.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
• Operate hospital equipment safely and appropriately, perform minor troubleshooting when necessary, and follow hospital emergency procedures.
• Conduct and document dialysis machine safety and alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection of water machines; comply with documentation and notification standards.
• Maintain current customer service, nursing, and technical skills through training programs and seminars, and complete required competency testing and skills validation.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off, available day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

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