Dialysis Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Culture Statement:
At Blue Mountain Hospital, we are committed to a culture of excellence, empowerment, accountability, and affirmative communication.

Value Statement:
Blue Mountain Hospital strives to exemplify values of Excellence,  Integrity, Respect, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Accountability, Stewardship and Collaboration.

Vision Statement:

Blue Mountain Hospital vision is to be the standard for rural hospitals.

Mission Statement:
Blue Mountain Hospital is committed to providing an atmosphere of excellence in healing, quality physician care and inspired employees.

Occupational Title:              Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)

Department:                        Dialysis Unit

Reports To:                         Jordon Bradford RN-BSN

Facility Location:                Blue Mountain Hospital          Blanding, UT

Position:                              Part-time       

Description:

We are currently seeking a positive and motivated individual to fill a part-time dialysis unit RN position. This position involves working with patients in our dialysis unit as a key player for their life saving treatments. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May provide day-to-day work direction, review, advice, and/or mentoring to LPN, Patient Care Technician and Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)

Key Performance Indicators:

• Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy including but not limited to formulating a dialysis plan for ultra-filtration, initiating dialysis via various accesses, complying with all safety measures, and monitoring patient vital signs applicable to ESRD patients according to Plan of Care

• Administer medications, fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments per physician orders; document in the patient treatment record

• Perform patient assessment including but not limited to vital signs and all other parameters of the ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, determine general physical and mental condition of patient through observations and interview, assist in determining compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document all observations appropriately

• Analyze patient data: assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review lab work, patient assessments, and report any relevant changes or abnormalities to physician and or Manager of Dialysis Services

• Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems

• Direct involvement with preparing and/or overseeing dialysis water treatment systems for use according to established procedures

• Prepare dialysis delivery systems for use according to established procedure

• Inform Manager of Dialysis Services of any malfunctions

• Obtain machine and water cultures as requested

• Document patient medical records appropriately

• Complete treatment records

• Ensure availability of supplies

• Participate proactively in quality improvement programs

• Know and comply with Blue Mountain Hospital policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, OSHA, HIPAA or other governing agencies)

• Know and comply with all state or federal regulations of the Employee Health and Safety Training Program

• Comply with Blue Mountain Hospital Healthcare clinical and safety standards, policies, procedures and guidelines and all safety regulatory requirements, supporting survey readiness at all times

• Review pre and post dialysis care with patient

• Discuss health concerns with patient; review patient concerns with physician and/or Manager of Dialysis Services

• Diabetes Educator

• Provide ongoing patient education

• Administer quality patient care in a considerate, and respectful manner

• Work overtime with little or no notice as needed

• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, quality improvement meetings, educational activities, and training as needed or required

• Meet all annual competency and skills tests/checklists as applicable

• Read, know, understand, and follow employee guidelines, employment policies, and department or hospital procedures