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RN, Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
Not Specified
Description
Summary:
A Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. This position participates in the development and implementation of individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient, provides direct and indirect care to patients as it relates to their dialysis treatment, including pre- and post-assessments, and administrations of medications during dialysis. In addition, the Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse operates all dialysis equipment and supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to provide expected patient outcome and documents in the medical record accordingly.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene including cleaning and disinfection of work surfaces and equipment per hospital and departmental policies.
Operates all available dialysis equipment and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and cost in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to provide expected patient outcome; documents in the medical record and records changes appropriately.
Follows policy and procedure in performance of water treatment procedures and testing; properly demonstrates electrolyte addition to acid concentrate per physician order.
Provides documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments that include but are not limited to; patient weight and fluid removal calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema, vital signs and review of current labs, assessment and care of the dialysis access.
Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per physician order and hospital/departmental policy.
Initiates, monitors, and terminates each dialysis treatment per departmental policy and procedure.
Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedure in response to dialysis-related complications, emergencies, and technical issues.
Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedure in the administration of medications during dialysis.
Participates in the development and implementation of an individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred
Excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills
Experience
At least 6 months dialysis experience preferred
12 months acute clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required
Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred
Clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting, preferred
Previous healthcare management experience, preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN license in good standing in state of employment or a compact state , if applicable
Registered Nurse (RN) required
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred
A Water Treatment Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment
A Hemodialysis Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment
Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred, required within 1 year of eligibility to take the exam
Work Type:
Full Time
EEO is the law - click below for more information:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.
Summary:
A Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. This position participates in the development and implementation of individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient, provides direct and indirect care to patients as it relates to their dialysis treatment, including pre- and post-assessments, and administrations of medications during dialysis. In addition, the Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse operates all dialysis equipment and supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to provide expected patient outcome and documents in the medical record accordingly.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene including cleaning and disinfection of work surfaces and equipment per hospital and departmental policies.
Operates all available dialysis equipment and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and cost in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to provide expected patient outcome; documents in the medical record and records changes appropriately.
Follows policy and procedure in performance of water treatment procedures and testing; properly demonstrates electrolyte addition to acid concentrate per physician order.
Provides documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments that include but are not limited to; patient weight and fluid removal calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema, vital signs and review of current labs, assessment and care of the dialysis access.
Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per physician order and hospital/departmental policy.
Initiates, monitors, and terminates each dialysis treatment per departmental policy and procedure.
Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedure in response to dialysis-related complications, emergencies, and technical issues.
Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedure in the administration of medications during dialysis.
Participates in the development and implementation of an individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred
Excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills
Experience
At least 6 months dialysis experience preferred
12 months acute clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required
Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred
Clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting, preferred
Previous healthcare management experience, preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN license in good standing in state of employment or a compact state , if applicable
Registered Nurse (RN) required
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred
A Water Treatment Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment
A Hemodialysis Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment
Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred, required within 1 year of eligibility to take the exam
Work Type:
Full Time
EEO is the law - click below for more information:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.
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