About this opportunity
Jobtailor lists this Dialysis Registered Nurse, RN opportunity in north charleston, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Perform hemodialysis treatment procedures and provide safe, efficient, high-quality specialized registered nursing care
Assess patients and document responses to renal failure and treatments
Recognize changes in dialysis patients and adjust therapy as necessary
Respond to emergencies, notify the nephrologist when necessary, and seek direction
Prioritize patient care and communicate priorities to staff
Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans using a team approach
Assume primary nurse responsibilities as directed
Communicate significant information to team members and act as a liaison between the head nurse, staff, and patients
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and verify treatment orders
Perform unit operations including setup, reuse, trash removal, water checks, opening and closing, bath mixing, machine and station cleaning, and bath distribution
Administer medications and educate patients about dosage, purpose, and side effects
Obtain laboratory specimens and perform routine tests
Delegate responsibilities and assume Charge Nurse functions when required
Educate patients about their disease and treatment
Follow infection-control policies and participate in CPR as needed
Participate in Quality Assurance, QAPI, IDT committees, performance improvement projects, and continuing education
Report errors, near misses, concerns, complaints, and improvement opportunities
Develop or participate in in-service education and assist with staff orientation
Maintain patient, employee, and company confidentiality
Prepare daily dialysis logs, laboratory reports, supplies, and unit setups
Maintain a clean environment, check and respond to company email, and follow company policies
Perform other assigned duties
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent
Current RN License for South Carolina
Current CPR certification, or obtain within three months of hire
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
One year of Hemodialysis RN experience required
Two to three years of experience preferred
Experience must be within the past two years
Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.
Ability to work the full schedule, which may range from five to fifteen hours per day
Ability to continually stand and frequently bend, walk, twist, crouch, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
Comprehensive background check required after an offer
Ability to work in an environment with possible exposure to chemicals and blood-borne pathogens
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in performing hemodialysis treatment procedures and providing specialized nursing care, with a strong focus on patient assessment, documentation, and communication within a healthcare team. Proficient in managing patient care plans, administering medications, and adhering to infection-control policies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Hemodialysis RN Experience
Current RN License for South Carolina
Current CPR Certification
Patient Care Plan Development
Technical/Computer Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Hemodialysis Treatment Procedures
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
Laboratory Specimen Collection
Documentation Accuracy
Infection-Control Policies
Charge Nurse Responsibilities
Quality Assurance Participation
Patient Education
Emergency Response
Soft Skills
Communication
Team Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Delegation
Problem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Current RN License for South Carolina
Current CPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Renal Failure
Dialysis
Patient Care
Quality Assurance
In-Service Education
Blood-Borne Pathogens
Performance Improvement
Confidentiality
Emergency Response
Patient Safety
Tools & Technologies
Laptops
Tablets
Outlook
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
SharePoint
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Worksite address
north charleston, SC, 29405, US
Who can apply
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