Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) Job Description

Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Follows institution’s guidelines for administration of blood and blood products;
  • Knowledgeable of DCI guidelines for Occurrence Reports, completes reports accordingly;
  • Initiates, monitors and terminates dialysis treatments via all accesses in accordance with DCI’s established policies and procedures;
  • Performs and provides pre, intra, and post documentation of acute patient assessments;
  • Accurately receives, transcribes and implements written and verbal orders from physicians;
  • Acts as a preceptor for new staff as assigned;
  • Serves as the primary contact for nephrologists and hospital staff caring for the patient, and as a liaison to the chronic unit;
  • Administers medications as ordered within the scope of their license and provides documentation of administration and result of medication;
  • Provides and documents patient/family education regarding ESRD and other health concerns;
  • Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding patient care delivered;
  • Accepts phone lab diagnostic reports, interprets and forwards the information to the physician as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Must possess and maintain a current license in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse;
  • Experience in critical care nursing preferred;
  • A degree from an accredited Registered Nursing Program is required;
  • Maintains CPR certification;
  • 6 months dialysis experience preferred.