RN - Dialysis

Avera St Luke's Hospital Dialysis NurseLocation: Aberdeen, SDWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: $32.00 - $48.00Position HighlightsDay shift: 5:00am-3:30pm, 6:00am-4:30pm, 8:30am-6:30pm, E/O wknd/hol; 72hrs/2wksYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewProvides care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis Dialysis treatment is provided within the scope of nursing practice. Home dialysis nurses provide major portions of self-care and home dialysis training for dialysis patients and/or their caregivers.What You Will DoPerforms and maintains knowledge and proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments.Provides oversight and delegation to department staffUnderstands and ensures compliance related to water room equipment operation and function.Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Documents in the patient record according to departmental policy/procedure.Promotes and maintains documentation and an environment that is in compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies, including CMS/ESRD-Renal Network, and Quality Assurance and Process Improvement efforts.Coordinates care of patients in collaboration with Medical Director, Nephrologist, patients, families, other nursing staff and all ancillary departments.Acts as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with the patient, family, and health care providers in providing patient care.Identifies patient/family learning needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients. Provides patient education related to, but not limited to, the dialysis process and procedures related to that process, including care and management of dialysis accesses.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire orSpecialty Certification - The American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) Upon HireDialysis experience or critical care experience1-3 years nursing experience if functioning as a home dialysis nurse and an additional 3 months experience in each of the specific modalities (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for which the nurse will provide self-care trainingExpectations and Standards:Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health PlanUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship