Acute Dialysis RN

About the Role

The Acute Registered Nurse provides acute dialysis care and treatment to patients within a hospital environment. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Acute Manager, including assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalization.
• Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately.
• Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.
• Participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Provide patient education and follow up as needed.
• Assist with program's target goals in meeting quality metrics for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
• Comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
• Perform duties within limitations established by company policy and procedures, hospital policy, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, including second verification as required.
• Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.
• Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.
• Initiate and terminate patient treatments, including connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.
• Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.
• Clean, disinfect, and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.
• Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.
• Use personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures as required by the hospital.
• Demonstrate effective staffing based on acuity, skill mix, and company guidelines.
• Ensure provision of dialysis-related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.
• Participate in all surveys as required.
• Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.
• Inform Supervisor, Medical Director, or Physician and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure, and understand technical operations to troubleshoot problems independently.
• Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters, and document as required.
• Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.
• Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Address patient concerns timely and professionally; following hospital policy.
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Attend and complete all company and hospital required in-service and continuing education.
• Delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.
• Assist with staff training as requested.
• Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

Requirements

• Current RN license in applicable state or compact. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• 12 months or more current nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients on dialysis preferred.
• CPR certification required with hospital-approved program.
• Ability to pass color screening.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards, which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned for employment.

Pay

USD $39.52 - USD $59.28 per hour.