RN - Dialysis

RN Dialysis Nurse

The RN Dialysis nurse is responsible for providing dialysis treatment to patients suffering from kidney failure to include pre and post dialysis care while maintaining a safe environment, providing compassionate care and per facility / physician orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compassionate, professional delivery of all dialysis-related nursing services in a clinical setting
• Provides the highest level of care to patients and ensure their safety, comfort and well-being
• Understands the basic and advanced principles of water treatment
• Prepares patients for dialysis treatment and continually monitors patients during the treatment
• Properly sets up the dialysis machine in preparation for use
• Prepares dialysate according to formulas and primes with saline or heparinized solution
• Responsible for teaching patients and their families about healthcare practices for safety at home
• Accurately explains the dialysis procedure and the operation of the dialysis machine to new patients and answers any questions related to dialysis and health maintenance
• Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during the dialysis procedure
• Uses proper techniques to access the dialysis site and correctly connects patient to dialysis machine
• Begins procedure and monitors the dialysis site during the treatment
• Accurately collects, documents, and reports all patient data (i.e. vital signs, weights)
• Observes and monitors patient(s) during the procedure and reports any changes or adverse reactions in patient's condition to the Charges Registered Nurse on duty
• Provides skilled intervention to patients as applicable for any signs and symptoms of adverse reaction and/or change in patient's condition
• Documents all patient care procedures performed during the dialysis treatment
• Correctly follows all policies and procedures in testing the machine pre-treatment
• Correctly follows all policies and procedures to discontinue treatment and disconnect the patient from the dialysis machine
• Responsible for cleaning and quality control of the dialysis equipment
• Reports any machine problems or malfunctions to the facility or charge registered nurse, as required by policy
• May participate in the development of patient care plans; depending upon the facility or work assignment.
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs