Full-Time Dialysis Registered Nurse, RN

About the role

Rendevor Dialysis is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to providing excellent medical treatment through talented clinicians. Founded over 30 years ago, we aim to bring thriving onsite dialysis partnerships to healthcare institutions in need.

Responsibilities

• Performs hemodialysis treatment procedures safely and efficiently.
• Provides specialized registered nursing care in accordance with state law.
• Assumes primary nurse responsibilities as directed.
• Communicates significant information to the appropriate team members.
• Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner.
• Administers medications and performs routine tests.
• Delegates responsibilities appropriately and follows through in carrying out delegated responsibilities.
• Assumes day-to-day functions of the Charge Nurse in absence.
• Participates in unit's Quality Assurance Program and IDT/QAPI committees.
• Maintains a neat and clean environment.
• Ensures the confidentiality of patient, employee, and company information.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Reports errors and near misses to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members.
• Contributes to a positive and productive atmosphere.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent.
• Current RN License for Connecticut.
• CPR certification (or within three months of hire).
• One year of Hemodialysis RN experience is required (two to three years of experience preferred).
• Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.
• Understands basic renal function and consequences of renal failure.
• Recognizes changes in patients on dialysis and makes necessary adjustments in their therapy.
• Understands legal consequences of nursing actions, both immediate and long-term.
• Promotes the education of patients and the understanding of their disease and its treatment.
• Accurately assesses the patient’s readiness to learn.
• Plans and implements appropriate teaching methods for each patient.
• Understands the implications of common lab results as they apply to the ESRD patient.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to the ESRD patient.
• Knows and follows all Rendevor policies and procedures for infection control.
• Understands the hazards associated with failing to follow these procedures.
• Contributes to a harmonious and constructive working relationship with all staff members.
• Assumes responsibility for special unit projects as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.
• Attends annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned.
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Builds and maintains a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.
• Attends annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned.
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Builds and maintains a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.
• Attends annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned.
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Builds and maintains a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.
• Attends annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned.
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Builds and maintains a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.
• Attends annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned.
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Builds and maintains a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.
• Attends annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned.
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Builds and maintains a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.
• Attends annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned.
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Builds and maintains a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Reports any concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in