Outpatient Registered Nurse- RN
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate daily hemodialysis therapy for assigned patients by collecting and analyzing pre-, during-, and post-treatment data to adjust treatment plans. Administer medications per approved algorithms, document outcomes, and initiate emergency response measures as needed. Collaborate with ancillary staff to provide patient education on transplant options and modality choices while ensuring accurate laboratory collection and shipping. Serve as a resource for the healthcare team, participate in staff training, and lead Patient Care Technicians, LVNs, and LPNs as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge. Perform ongoing quality improvement activities and update nursing assessment plans through interdisciplinary collaboration. Complete Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance within the organization.
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 machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs. with assistance
- Must be able to assist with patient ambulation
- 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 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 assess, collaborate, and document patient/family's basic learning needs
- Must be able to administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s)
- 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 as assigned
- Must be able to ensure correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed
- Must be able to identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients
- 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 delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians
- Must be able to participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations
Desired Qualifications
- Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred)
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