New Graduate RN

Overview

This position is for graduates of an accredited school of Nursing working in a state that does not allow graduates to perform nursing duties until licensed. The specific job title used will be determined based on the state where the employee is employed. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse while working towards obtaining their nursing license.

Job Description

Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license within 90 days of their hire date. They will perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment, perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification, initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention, monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy, obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion, perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment and document appropriately, evaluate patients prior to discharge, document information related to patient treatment, report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor, perform and document interventions for unusual patient status, obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection, conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate, maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy, perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine set up and testing, ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectants according to facility policy, prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent waste, enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner, review health care record for completeness and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate, prepare lab requisitions for prescribed or stat lab specimens according to laboratory destination, collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according to required laboratory specifications, ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier, perform other related duties as assigned, take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment, work in a challenging environment which requires the ability to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible to changing needs, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Success Profile

A successful member of our team should possess leadership, communication, compassion, problem-solving, motivational, and good listening skills. They should also be empathetic, a team player, detail-oriented, efficient, and responsible.

Rewards

The role offers the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, work towards obtaining a nursing license, and join a supportive and dedicated team. Additionally, there are opportunities for professional growth and development.

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