Graduate Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
• Obtain nursing license and registration within the timeframe defined by state regulations or within 90 days of hire, whichever occurs first.
• Hold a current appropriate state Temporary Permit.
• Meet the practice requirements of the state in which employed.
• Maintain any credentials or certifications required for the position in active and valid status, including timely renewal.
• Be able to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible to changing needs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Meet the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and occasionally moving equipment with assistance; may need to lift solutions up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet.
• Take the Ishihara color blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor patient care staff in the safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy, and delegate tasks to direct patient care staff.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop appropriate assignments; participate in staff training, orientation, and required meetings.
• Educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, renal disease management, vascular access, dialysis therapy, diet and fluids, medications, adequacy measures, transplantation, and treatment options.
• Provide safe and effective hemodialysis care, implement treatment prescriptions, assess patient response, adjust care as indicated, and communicate concerns to the Team Leader or physician.
• Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments and document patient care; participate in all stages of hemodialysis treatment and provide, supervise, and monitor access care.
• Intervene when patient adequacy status changes or access-flow issues are identified; administer and monitor prescribed transfusions and report adverse reactions.
• Review and enter physician laboratory orders, ensure appropriate specimen collection, processing, packaging, and delivery, follow up on missed or insufficient specimens, and report abnormal results.
• Enforce company policies and applicable regulations; maintain safe and effective shift operations and serve as a resource to staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care; assist with prescription refills and transportation coordination as needed.
• Maintain emergency preparedness, verify emergency equipment, initiate CPR and emergency measures when needed, support vaccinations and TB testing, administer prescribed medications, and maintain controlled-substance records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area; operate dialysis-related equipment safely; ensure patient stations and equipment are clean and address blood spills according to policy.
• Ensure accurate and complete medical information system entries and patient records, including physician orders, laboratory results, vital signs, treatment parameters, and patient status.
• Review daily treatment sheets and opening and closing procedures; complete monthly CQI activities, progress notes, patient care plans, and record reviews; complete annual nursing assessments and standing-order reviews.
• Maintain required credentials and certifications, regular and punctual attendance, flexibility in a demanding and changing environment, and perform other related duties as assigned.