RN Staff Nurse - Outpatient Dialysis (Forest Park)

Washington University in St. Louis

107d • $29 - $50

About The Position

Forest Park Kidney Center is a 24 station in-center dialysis center with approximately 115 patients dialyzing at the center. We also provide Home Modality. The Outpatient Dialysis Center operates three patient shifts a day and is open Monday through Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Position hours are three days a week, rotating every other Saturday. Start time is 5:15a.m. We're seeking an outgoing, adaptable, and communicative individual with a passion for helping others. You'll work closely with physicians, apply critical thinking skills, and navigate challenges with grace and efficiency. If you're a compassionate RN with a drive to make a difference in patients' lives, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to our thriving clinic's continued success.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Illinois and/or Missouri RN licensure as applicable by state of work location, in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Nursing experience of at least 1 year.

Nice To Haves

• Dialysis experience.
• Skills in communication, computer literacy, critical thinking, customer empathy, detail-oriented, dialysis, electronic health records (EHR), Epic EHR, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), hematology and oncology, independent decision-making, kidney dialysis, kidney dialysis equipment, multitasking, nursing fundamentals, organizing, patient care management, patient charting, patient education, proactive monitoring, problem solving, teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervises delivery of patient care by technician staff and performs initiation, monitoring, and termination of treatment as needed.
• Completes patient assessment, observes, monitors, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Administers dialysis medications and receives reports from staff members on patients under their care; completes all required documentation, including primary nurse responsibilities.
• Reviews patient data and communicates accurate and pertinent information to the charge nurse or physician, charting entries appropriately.
• Performs work according to nursing and facility standards inclusive of safety protocols, following state and facility guidelines.
• Performs, verifies, and documents water system safety checks per unit policy; any findings outside the normal range must be reported to the Chief Maintenance Technician.
• Responds to patient and staff concerns in a timely and appropriate manner; pertinent information is reported to the charge nurse or nurse administrator while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Educates new and existing patients and their families on the policies and procedures of the clinic, proper fluid control and treatment adherence.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

What This Job Offers

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