About this opportunity
Kindred lists this Dialysis Registered Nurse- FT Days opportunity in greensboro, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Description
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Dialysis Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients of the Hospital and under the license of the Hospital in need of renal replacement therapy. This position reports directly to the Dialysis Program Manager or Dialysis Supervisor for the respective facility.
Essential Functions
Plans and provides patient care for the adult and geriatric patients in the hospital in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy and procedures. Provides quality direct patient care and renal replacement therapies independently, in a professional, considerate and respectful manner.
Supervises and directs patient care of other teammates in a treatment area that may or may not be licensed. Interacts and communicates with hospital partners in a collaborative, respectful manner; gives pre and post treatment reports through appropriate reporting process to primary registered nurse
Documents patient’s physical assessment, vital signs, patients treatment reviews and observations in patient medical records; brings issues to the attention of the physician and primary nurse. Documents, evaluates and implements dialysis orders
Analyzes patient assessments, dialysis orders, laboratory results and, discusses issues with the nephrologist. Communicates emergencies, patient life-threatening complications, and related incidents to supervisor, hospital staff, and the patient’s physician.
Provides initiation and discontinuation of the prescribed renal replacement therapy, including but not limited to formulating a plan per physician orders, verifying safety measures are in place and complied with, administering medications or other appropriate treatments, and documenting all activity appropriately on the hemodialysis flow sheet or hospital EMR
Demonstrates the ability to transfer skill set and work in other Hospital settings when required. Attends Hospital orientation, homeroom meetings, and mandatory in-services as required
Verifies accurate charges and documentation are submitted in a timely manner
Demonstrates the ability to perform and mentor for modalities hemodialysis and PD.
Fosters Quality Improvement by participating in Quality Meetings
Act as a resource or preceptor for teammates with less experience. Acts as a resource or subject matter expert for other hospital personnel
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of the Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Process
Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee the dialysis process performed by Dialysis Technicians.
Demonstrated ability to provide treatments in a safe, therapeutic and cost-effective manner
Demonstrated ability to assist with providing quality outcomes and tracking of metrics
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required
Demonstrated ability to provide treatments in a safe, therapeutic and cost-effective manner.
Approximate percent of time required to travel, 5%
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
Graduate of an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Current RN license in the state of practice required.
Current BLS certification through American Heart Association
Experience
Two or more years of experience as a registered nurse.
At least one year of acute or chronic dialysis experience preferred.
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Worksite address
greensboro, NC, 27497, US
Who can apply
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