Dialysis Registered Nurse - Floater

Overview

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse provides care and treatment to patients with chronic renal disease. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, including assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians. Acute programs may report directly to an Administrator or the first line of regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

GROWTH

Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours. Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.

OUTCOMES

Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician. May assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely. Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested. Provide patient education and follow up as needed. Assist with program’s target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements. Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Complete patient admission process as outlined in policy and procedure, collaborating with team members regarding real or potential problems or needs relative to the treatment provided. Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments. Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites per protocol. Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or clinic’s Administrator as appropriate. Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures. Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested. Use personal protective equipment as necessary. Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures. Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing ratios per state regulations and effective patient care, under the direction of the Administrator. Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

PARTNERSHIPS

Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient. Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians. Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities. Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

STAFF

DEVELOPMENT/

Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure. May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act. Assist with staff training as requested. Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Staff Nurse you will actively participate in professional role development activities, including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings. The Staff Nurse develops ethically sound practice and confronts ethical challenges through the application of the Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and the state Scope of Practices.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those living with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. You are patient-centric and have a track record of leading interdisciplinary teams in providing quality care. Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Relationships: You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team that is as passionate as you in making a difference in others' lives. You will become a servant leader, bringing up your team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry. Impact You will set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically. You will make a difference for our patients so that they do dialysis to live instead of living for dialysis. Growth You will have formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. You will become a subject-matter expert and have a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One (1) year of registered nurse experience. Minimum 3 months (California & Tennessee) or 6 months (Texas) of experience as a Nephrology Nurse with dialysis experience required; a combination of in-center, and/ or acute, hemodialysis required Education Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent License/Certification Current, active, unencumbered state RN licensure Current Healthcare Provider certification (CPR) required Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Competent and in-depth knowledge regarding the use of Electronic Health Records Ability to organize, prioritize and complete projects independently Benefit Details Medical / Pharmacy Dental Vision Voluntary benefits 401k with employer match Virtual Care Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: 401k with employer match PTO #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Renal Care