Dialysis RN

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Provides safe, quality nursing care to patients undergoing dialysis therapies. Assists with the supervision of patient care technicians.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • The Dialysis programs at Samaritan Dialysis Services offer Nephrology Services to the patients in the Mid-Willamette Valley Hospitals. We specialize in both Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • NNCC Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) preferred.
  • Six (6) months dialysis experience preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt treatment to offer best possible care to patients.
  • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
  • Stress Tolerance and Self Control: Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.
  • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Mechanical: Knowledge of tools and equipment and how to use machines or systems. Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines. Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals, or processes to make improvements or take corrective action. Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Health Information Technology: Knowledge of health information technology (e.g. review documents, the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial or administrative problems.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    KNEEL (on knees)

    SIT

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs 

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    STAND

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    SQUAT Repetitive

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Forward

    REACH - Upward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (20-40 pounds force)

    None specified