Dialysis Nurse | Outpatient Clinic | Full Time

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.

GROWTH · Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. · 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. · Assist with program’s target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.

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. · 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.

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; Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure. · Assist with staff training as requested. · Current RN license in applicable state. 12 months or more current nursing experience preferred. · Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis preferred. · Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing. · Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire. · Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment.

Interpersonal skills necessary to work with patients, staff, insurance companies, government and private agencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Noise level in the typical work environment is moderate due to the number of staff in business office area and staff/patients/equipment in patient care areas. · Exposure to chemicals used within the facility (Renalin, Bleach and Acidified Concentrate; refer to MSDS for other chemicals used within the facility). · Exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (ongoing training provided for employee safety).

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you’ll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.

Patient care. You’ll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You’ll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders.

You’ll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. Safety & Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you’ll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. Current nursing license in the applicable state.

One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.

Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.

One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.

Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.

We’re here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.Renal Care!

All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
• Renal Care