Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Job Overview MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, following established policies, procedures, and protocols of the organization. Primary Responsibilities Serves as a dialysis clinical resource and supervises care delivered by support staff. Assesses daily dialysis patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes for the dialysis patient. Evaluates the effectiveness of dialysis treatments and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Participates in quality improvement activities, including collection of data for the unit's QAPI plan and maintains ownership of regulatory compliance requirements. Responds to patient care complaints and manages them through established channels. Works with internal and external resources to maintain machine maintenance and partnership with home dialysis departments. Performs surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (chlorine, pH, water cultures) to ensure machines operate within manufacturer guidelines. Demonstrates working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests and dialysis medications. Demonstrates clinical competence and knowledge in cannulation of dialysis access and proper care and use of central lines. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens. Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient’s medical condition. May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff. Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience Minimum one year of registered nurse experience. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech for oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear #J-18808-Ljbffr