Dialysis Nurse

Dialysis Registered NurseAt FutureCare our Dialysis Registered Nurses are skilled in handling patients with chronic kidney diseases. They are responsible for the delivery of all dialysis related nursing services for END Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) patient in chronic settings. They assess, administer medications, and monitor patients throughout dialysis as well as educate them on kidney disease and the lifestyle choices that help them to manage their disease.Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a "Top Workplace" for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.Salary Range $82,215.62 -$123,323.44 Full Time AnnualThe salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.ResponsibilitiesSupervise and perform direct patient care to include vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patients and patient treatments, taking and transcription of physician's orders, blood draws and documentation of ordered laboratory workAssess patients general physical and mental condition, review dialysis orders, and document observations in patient medical recordsAnalyze patient assessments, laboratory data and, when concerns are noted, bring issues to the attention of the physiciansCommunicate all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to Superior, Medical Director, Regional DirectorAssess patient and family learning readiness and provide appropriate information on renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment, and medical regimen and its impact on the patient status of health and well-beingProvide dialysis therapy to include formulating dialysis plan per physician orders, weight and rate of ultrafiltration, verify safety measures, administer medications or other appropriate treatments, disconnect dialysis according to established procedure, document all activity as appropriateEducate patients on pre and post dialysis careAdminister patient quality care in considerate, respectful mannerParticipate in the development and implementation of the patient's short- and long-term planQualificationsMust hold an active Registered Nurse license issued in the state of MarylandNursing Degree from an accredited college or university requiredNew graduate with at least one year of experience after obtaining license will be considered2 year of dialysis experience preferredCurrent CPR License requiredComplete training programs approved by a Medical Director and the governing body as required guidelines prior to operating the water treatment systemBasic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite requiredEqual Opportunity EmployerFutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.