Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
On-siteFountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Conduct outpatient hemodialysis therapy for assigned patients by collecting and analyzing pre-, during-, and post-treatment data to adjust treatment plans and document all interventions. Administer medications per approved algorithms, initiate emergency responses, and ensure accurate laboratory collection and shipping procedures. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess patient learning needs, provide education to patients and families, and update nursing care plans. Direct and coordinate daily care for patients while delegating tasks to direct patient care staff. Complete Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance within the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team.
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.
- Must be able to lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to move machines and equipment
- Must be able to assist with ambulation
- Must be able to move patients
- Must be able to handle exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
- Must be able to travel to training sites or other facilities
- Must be able to provide essential functions of this position in other locations
- Must be able to work in a health care facility with moderate noise levels
- Must be able to perform desk work and computer work
- Must be able to interact with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians
- Must be able to perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses
- Must be able to perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment
- Must be able to document in the patient medical record
- Must be able to make adjustments or modifications to treatment plan
- Must be able to notify Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician
- Must be able to assess, collaborate, and document patient/family's basic learning needs
- Must be able to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family
- Must be able to direct and provide all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy
- Must be able to administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s)
- Must be able to document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness
- Must be able to initiate or assist with emergency response measures
- Must be able to serve as a resource for health care team
- Must be able to participate in staff training and orientation of new staff
- Must be able to ensure correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed
- Must be able to reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections
- Must be able to identify expected outcomes
- Must be able to document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care
- Must be able to ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
- Must be able to complete CAP requirements to advance
- Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace
Desired Qualifications
- Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred)
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