New 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 timeline set by state regulations or within 90 days of hire, whichever occurs first.
• Hold a current, appropriate state Temporary Permit.
• Meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.
• Maintain any required credentials or certifications in active and valid status, including renewals.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor patient-care staff in delivering safe, effective chronic hemodialysis therapy; delegate tasks and develop appropriate patient-care assignments.
• Participate in staff training, orientation, and required staff meetings.
• Educate patients and families about ESRD, renal disease, vascular access, dialysis therapy, diet and fluid management, medications, laboratory values, treatment adequacy, transplantation, and treatment modalities.
• Provide and monitor hemodialysis treatment, implement prescriptions, assess patient responses, adjust care as indicated, communicate concerns, and provide access care in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete nursing assessments and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient-care needs; participate in each stage of hemodialysis treatment, from pre-evaluation through post-evaluation.
• Monitor adequacy status and access flow, intervene or troubleshoot as appropriate, and report issues to the Team Leader or physician.
• Implement and document prescribed interdialytic transfusions and patient responses, including notification of adverse reactions.
• Review, transcribe, and enter physician laboratory orders; coordinate specimen preparation, collection, processing, packaging, delivery, follow-up, and reporting of abnormal results.
• Enforce company policies and applicable regulations, maintain safe and effective shift operations, act as a resource for staff, and communicate with the Clinical Manager and health care team.
• Transcribe physician orders, maintain patient information and documentation, assist with prescription refills and transportation coordination, and maintain the facility drug list.
• Maintain competency in emergency procedures, initiate CPR and emergency measures when needed, verify emergency equipment, and administer and document medications and vaccinations as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dialysis treatment area; operate dialysis equipment safely; ensure stations are clean and blood spills are addressed according to policy.
• Ensure accurate and complete patient records, including daily treatment sheets, admission/transfer/discharge documentation, monthly progress notes and quality-improvement reports, care plans, and annual nursing assessments and reviews.
• Maintain required credentials and certifications, handle demanding situations and changing needs, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and perform other related duties as assigned.