Registered Nurse (RN) - Shaker

Join Our Team at Centers for Dialysis CareGreat opportunity to join a company that values our employees and the patients we serve! Centers for Dialysis Care is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Team! Salary Range is between $34.00 - $48.00 per hour (DOQ) WHY CHOOSE CDC? We offer a complete benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Short/Long Term Disability options, along with company-paid Life Insurance250 Hours of PTONo Overnight ShiftsLong-term Patient RelationshipsTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Perks ProgramWellness ProgramNo Dialysis Experience, No Problem! We will PAY you to TRAIN in Dialysis! full-time onlyPosition Overview: The Registered Nurse functions as a patient advocate. He/she delivers care based on the nursing process. The Registered Nurse provides leadership through coordination of patient care activities. She/he performs direct patient care according to CDC patient care policies and procedures. This position participates in a team approach, communicates pertinent clinical information to other team members and remains in compliance with all CDC personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Responsibilities:Assists with the maintenance of physiologic functions through the conscientious initiation, monitoring, discontinuation of the hemodialysis treatments and related patient care tasks.Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the objectives of dialysis therapyCannulates and provides direct patient careTrouble shoots machine alarm states and cannulation difficultiesDemonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the importance of water treatment for dialysis.Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the practices and principles of dialyzer reuseAssesses patients effectively recognizing needs and utilizes the appropriate nursing skills and resources to meet those needsCompletes primary patient documentation according to CDC standards and timelineReviews new patient teaching and ongoing education for the patients and documents informationEncourages patients to follow the prescribed dialysis treatment plan, gives explanationsDemonstrates and adheres to aseptic techniques, universal precaution guidelinesDemonstrates an understanding of the medications utilized for the ESRD populationMaintains patient confidentiality and professional boundary guidelinesReviews all verbal orders given by the physician for safety, completeness, and efficacyDocuments verbal orders according to CDC guidelines in the EMRFollows CDC hospital discharge policy for review of ordersFollows manufacturers guidelines and CDC policy for the administration of medications at CDCProvides leadership in management of patient care through control of operations and personnel in his/her unit.Assists in development and maintenance of an organizational department climate in which the needs of the patient and staff are met with warmth, respect and responsivenessDemonstrates excellent customer service skills with patients, staff and physiciansAssesses patients in crisis and initiates emergency response plan as necessary including CPR measuresActively works on quality initiatives to improve patient outcomesManages CDC resources in an efficient fiscally responsible manner.Qualifications:Graduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrent Ohio licensureCurrent CPR certificationIndependent decision-making skillsGood leadership and interpersonal qualitiesICU experience preferred