Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis, Per Diem Days (12hrs)

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day 12hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices.

And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse, Dialysis - Acute Care is responsible for the planning and delivery of family-centered care utilizing the nursing process : assessment, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsible for directing, coordinating, and performing nursing care for inpatients requiring CRRT, hemodialysis and / or peritoneal dialysis based on established clinical practices.

The Dialysis Nurse’s knowledge, skills and abilities include a comprehensive understanding of kidney disease including machine set-up, monitoring of patients in the acute setting, administration of ordered medications, complication management for the dialysis patient, providing patient / family education, and teaching / mentoring peers.

Collaborates with the patient / family and interdisciplinary professionals and any contracted services to create partnerships that deliver effective and efficient care for the mutually desired patient outcomes.

Serves resource for staff with an expertise in dialysis and acts as an educator thorough the incorporation of learning theory and age-appropriate guidelines.

Works to support the organization’s mission and vision while promoting and providing excellent nursing care, patient / family and staff education and training and participates in, performs and / or oversees quality initiatives, audits and reporting as directed.

This position requires participation in on-call rotation (night, weekend or as defined by individual program needs).

Pay Range

Minimum $72.00 Midpoint $74.00 Maximum $76.00

Experience

• Required : Minimum one (1) year of acute care dialysis nursing experience.
• Preferred : Two (2) years of pediatric dialysis experience.

Education

Required : Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing : Bachelor of

Science in Nursing (BSN).

Training

Required : Required : Successful completion of a training course in the theory and practice of care of

the end stage renal disease (ESRD) patient. Basic Dialysis Education program.

Specialized Skills

• Required : Required : Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural and spiritual needs;
• Excellent customer satisfaction skills; Effective communication skills; Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner;
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others; Ability to perform work according to CHOC policies and procedures, professional standards of care, and applicable laws;
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in response to unexpected changes in work load / staffing; Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards;
• care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission;

and understand and exceed customer expectations.

Licensure

• Required : Registered Nurse (RN) California; Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Preferred : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Work Environments - Functional Demand :

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push / pull + / - 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .

Physical Activity Requirements :

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use / repetitive motion, Pinching / fine motor activities, Push / Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat / kneel / crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements :

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements :

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement :

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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