Dialysis

Job Title

Plans and provides care for the pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient in the hospital in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy and procedures

Provides quality direct patient care and renal replacement therapies independently, in a professional and respectful manner

Supervises and directs patient care of unlicensed staff members

Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team

Documents patients physical assessment, vital signs, and all other observations in the electronic medical record, and brings attention to any issues that may arise to the physician and the patients primary nurse

Documents, evaluates, and implements dialysis orders

Analyzes patient assessments, orders, and lab results and discusses any discrepancies with the Nephrologist

Communicates emergencies and life-threatening complications and related incidents to charge nurse, manager, primary nurse, and the patients primary physician

Provides initiation and discontinuation of prescribed renal replacement therapy, including but not limited to formulating a plan per physician orders, verifying safety measures are in place and complied with, administering medications or other appropriate treatments, and documenting all activities in the electronic medical record

Demonstrates the ability to transfer skill set and work in other hospital settings when required

Attends hospital orientation and mandatory in-services as required

Verifies accurate documentation is submitted in a timely manner

Provide data and metrics to support continuous process improvements, increase communication and coordination across the hospital care team, and support survey readiness

Independently demonstrates the ability to perform and take call for all provided modalities provided if needed

Act as a resource or preceptor for new staff members and those with less experience

Other duties as assigned

Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances

Will be exposed to blood, other body fluids, and infectious organisms

May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be scheduled as needed including overtime

Education Requirements

2 year / Associates Degree in nursing from an accredited school (Required)

4 year / Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited school (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

2 years nursing experience in medical surgical, critical care or ER (Required)

Nursing experience in nephrology (Preferred)

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license

ACLS certification; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

Certification as a Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) or a Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) (Preferred not required)

General Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Relations

Mathematical

Analytical

Grammar/Spelling

Read/ Comprehend Written Instruction

Follow Verbal Instruction

Basic Computer Skills

General Clerical Skills

Physical Requirements

Have near normal vision-Clarity of vision (both near and far), and the ability to distinguish colors

Have good-manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

Ability to perform-repetitive tasks/motions

Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)

Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)

Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Bending/Stooping - Continuously within shift (67-100%)

Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)