Staff Nurse Renal Dialysis

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting. Provides direct patient care (dialysis) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients. Oversees direct patient care of the ESRD patient on dialysis. Supports and adheres to University Health and department specific policies and standards. Receives mentoring from the Director of Dialysis Services. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE BSN is highly preferred. Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse III criteria for specialty area worked. Minimum of three years nursing experience is required. National certification in Dialysis is required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Current RN licensure from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the state of Texas is required.