Registered Nurse, Outpatient Hemodialysis

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Description:

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago!

We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) Ambulatory. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg!

We offer our RNs:

• Benefits from Day One

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

• Referral Rewards

What you will do:

• Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Advance Practice Nurse, Fellow, or Physician as needed.

• Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.

• Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.

• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.

• Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level. 

• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

• Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

• Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.

• May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.

What you will need:

• A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN

• BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire

• Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois

• Minimum of 2 years of Nephrology nursing experience.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $29.78 - $48.84 per hour 

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. 

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.