RN Renal Dialysis
About The Position
The Dialysis Nurse provides specialized, compassionate nursing care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments, supporting patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes. The role includes assessing patient conditions; initiating and monitoring treatments; educating patients about their disease and treatment plans; managing vascular access; and following safety and infection control protocols. The nurse applies clinical knowledge to coordinate, plan, and evaluate patient care, uses sound nursing judgment and the nursing process, and establishes collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients, families, and the public while maintaining confidentiality. The position also involves guiding interdisciplinary team members, supervising nursing interventions, assisting with related tasks, and setting priorities to coordinate care. The position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Applications from new graduates and nurses new to the specialty are not currently being accepted.
Requirements
- At least one year of current acute care registered nursing experience in the specialty area.
- Current and active California Registered Nurse license.
- AHA Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- At least one year of RN experience in a chronic hemodialysis clinic or acute dialysis service.
- Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with an EHR such as Cerner or MediTech.
- Certified Dialysis Nurse certification upon hire, or Certified Nephrology Nurse certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients undergoing dialysis and evaluate their conditions.
- Initiate and monitor dialysis treatments.
- Educate patients about their disease and treatment plans.
- Manage vascular access and follow safety and infection control protocols.
- Adhere to hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment and improvement requirements, legal and safety standards, environmental and infection control standards, the Nurse Practice Act, and the Patient's Bill of Rights.
- Plan and evaluate patient care using clinical knowledge and expertise.
- Maintain professional, collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients, patient families, and the public while safeguarding patient confidentiality.
- Apply effective nursing judgment and the nursing process.
- Guide interdisciplinary team members by supervising nursing interventions and assisting with related tasks.
- Establish priorities and coordinate nursing care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
