Dialysis RN

Job Description

Job Description

Dialysis RN-Per-DiemQueens-Long Island Renal Institute, located on the lobby level of the renowned Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park, New York, is seeking a Per-Diem Hemodialysis RN to join our team of professionals. QLIRI provides state-of-the-art in-center hemodialysis treatment for kidney disease patients. Our experienced interdisciplinary team of nephrologists and renal nurses offer chronic dialysis services in a comfortable and modern setting. Located on the Queens-Nassau border, Queens-Long Island Renal Institute has a longstanding reputation for the finest quality of care, state-of-the-art technology and uncompromised dignity.Hemodialysis RNs at Queens Long Island Renal Institute are responsible for performing an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. They collaborate with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments and use leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.KEY TASKS:Assesses the patient's physiologic health statusAssesses patient's psychosocial health statusIdentifies patient outcomeFormulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcomeImplements the plan the careEvaluates care provided for patient outcomeCollaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen Provides direction to other members of the care teamAdministers medications correctly and safelyParticipates in patient and family educationThe ideal candidate will have an RN license in NYS and will be a graduate from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred.) Additionally, the ideal candidate will have active BCLS (ACLS preferred) and at least one year of recent experience in a chronic dialysis setting. Queens Long Island Renal Institute offers a competitive rate along with comprehensive benefits to include medical insurance, paid time off and more for qualifying employees.