Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
On-siteBowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-, during-, and post-hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients, documenting findings and adjusting treatment plans as needed. Assess and document patient and family learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education, while administering medications as prescribed and initiating emergency response measures when required. Direct and provide all aspects of daily hemodialysis therapy delivery in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, ensuring correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify expected outcomes and update nursing assessment and care plans, serving as a resource for health care team training and orientation of new staff.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current appropriate state licensure
- Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed
- Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN
- Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN
- Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
- Must be able to lift 200 lbs. with assistance
- Must be able to lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to move patients and assist with ambulation
- Must be able to perform essential functions in other locations with the same physical demands
- Must be able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
- Must be able to work in a health care facility environment
- Must be able to interact with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians
- Must be able to perform desk work and computer work
- Must be able to handle exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
- Must be able to complete CAP requirements to advance
Desired Qualifications
- Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred)
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