Registered Nurse RN - Dialysis

Overview

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer! Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Wage Range: $46.78 - $79.58
Day Shift
Full-time, 36 hrs/week
Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed 7:00am-7:30pm

Definition of Position

The Acute Inpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients requiring hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and/or continuous renal replacement therapies within the hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for patients requiring dialysis therapies.
• Initiates, monitors, and discontinues hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, and/or continuous renal replacement therapies as ordered.
• Affirms patients’ responses to treatment therapy and communicates concerns or needed treatment modifications to the nephrologist and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ensures dialysis equipment is functioning appropriately prior to treatment initiation.
• Operates dialysis equipment safely and performs basic troubleshooting when appropriate.
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machines, equipment, chairs, and surrounding treatment areas according to infection prevention standards.
• Collaborates with nephrologists, ICU staff, hospitalists, nursing staff, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care planning.
• Educates patients, families, and staff regarding dialysis treatments, access care, medications, and disease processes.
• Provides direction, education, and support to hospital staff as appropriate.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
• Licenses/ Certifications/ Registrations Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS.
• Experience Required: At least one year of acute care nursing experience. Previous Dialysis Experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.
• Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators.
• Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
• Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.
• The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.
• Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift.
• The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
• There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety.
• May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility.
• While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures.
• The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations.
• The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.