RN- Dialysis

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions

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• The Dialysis RN will demonstrate the ability to be self-directed and function independently in the dialysis setting.
• The Dialysis RN demonstrate the competent skills to perform IHD, SLED and CRRT treatments as per nephrologist orders and shall provide appropriate assessment, evaluation, ongoing monitoring and interventions per facility policies and procedures.
• The Dialysis RN will facilitate interdisciplinary communication in delivering patient care in a timely fashion.
• The Dialysis RN will demonstrate outstanding communication and education skills to patients ensuring understanding, comfort, safety, and privacy.
• The Dialysis RN will assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrates knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy.
• The Dialysis RN ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy.
• The Dialysis RN strictly adheres to all infection prevention practices and demonstrates best practice principles for dialysis vascular access care.
• The Dialysis RN adheres to all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the department and/or regulatory agencies.

• Document all assessments, pertinent data, and interventions. Notify physician of any significant changes in patient’s condition.
• Provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, directing and teaching personnel in a variety of settings and functioning in a charge nurse role as needed.

Direct Reports (who reports into person in position)

• Clinical dialysis technician

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN License in the state;

Minimum Education Preferred

Minimum Experience Required

• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Previous dialysis experience

Required Skills/Abilities

• Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support;
• Successful course completion of institutional Intermediate EKG Course;
• Successful completion of Advance Cardiac Life Support course
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).

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