RN - Inpatient Dialysis - PRN

Job : Dialysis Nurse Classification : Hourly / Non-Exempt Job Category : 2 Professionals Position Description : This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind;

my employment with the Company is at-will. Position Summary : Registered Nurses (RNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled.

Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.

RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

RNs effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Dialysis Nurses provide care and support for patients suffering from acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure.

They assist pre- and during dialysis procedures, following physician orders. Essential Functions : Dialysis Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Dialysis Nurses include (but are not limited to) :

• Carries out hemodialysis orders received in EMR
• Coordinates with bedside RN to provided treatment and medications as ordered in the EMR
• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
• Records patients medical information and vital signs
• Readies dialysis equipment
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
• Cannulates accesses
• Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral sheaths & administer medications.
• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
• Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information
• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
• Obtains blood work
15 days ago