RN Dialysis PRN

About the role

The RN Dialysis Apheresis is a professional caregiver responsible for providing care to patients during their dialysis apheresis procedure. This role involves using the nursing process, environment, treatment, and modalities, while also collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a comprehensive physiological and psychosocial assessment upon admission or upon assuming patient care.
• Completes focused reassessments according to hospital policy.
• Documents intervention implementation, noting exceptions/modifications, and plan of care in the medical record.
• Administers prescribed medications and carries out procedures safely and promptly.
• Maintains infection control practices and ensures the environment of care meets Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and reviews/audits processes.
• Communicates effectively with other caregiving staff and uses SBAR format for hand-offs.
• Educates patients and caregivers on the plan of care, hospital policies, and HAC and infection control practices.
• Identifies patient-specific needs and collaborates with the healthcare team to develop an individualized plan for desired patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN License and BLS certification.
• Basic nursing skills, proficient communication, interpersonal skills, time management, and organizational skills.
• Astute observational and assessment skills, proper body mechanics, knowledge of hospital computer systems, and ability to operate infusion pumps, Dinamaps, and fax machines.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of hospital computer systems.
• Basic nursing skills.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Astute observational and assessment skills.
• Utilization of proper body mechanics.
• Knowledge of hospital computer systems.
• Ability to operate infusion pumps, Dinamaps, and fax machines.
• Knowledge and utilization of hospital computer system.

Benefits

LCMC Health offers a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, and inclusion. The organization values diversity and promotes a culture of everyday extraordinary care.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Work shifts are variable.

Reporting Relationships

No formal supervision of employees.

Functional Demands

Light physical requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (occasional), Lifting (0-10lbs frequent, 10-20lbs frequent, 20-50lbs frequent, 50-100lbs frequent, 100+lbs frequent), Carrying objects (frequent), Pushing and pulling (frequent), Twisting (frequent), Bending (frequent), Reaching forward (frequent), Reaching overhead (frequent), Squatting/kneeling/crawling (occasional), Wrist position deviation (occasional), Pinching/fine motor activities (frequent), Keyboard use/repetitive motion (frequent), Taste/Smell (continuous), Talk/Hear (sensory requirements near vision accurate 20/40, far vision accurate 20/40, depth perception accurate, hearing accurate).

Physical Demands

Physical demands are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

• Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
• Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
• Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme temperatures - Reasonably Anticipated
• Radiation - Reasonably Anticipated
• Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
• Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
• Other (List) - Not Anticipated

Population Served

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No
Adult (16 and up): No

LCMC Health Culture

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. The organization celebrates authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a “come on in” attitude. They value diversity and promote a culture of everyday extraordinary care.

LCMC Health Commitment

LCMC Health is dedicated to bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. They believe simple things make the difference and encourage applicants to take their time to complete the application for employment.