The RN Dialysis nurse is responsible for providing dialysistreatment to patients suffering from kidney failure to include pre and postdialysis care while maintaining a safe environment, providing compassionatecare and per facility / physician orders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures compassionate, professional delivery of alldialysis-related nursing services in a clinical setting
Provides the highest level of care to patients and ensuretheir safety, comfort and well-being
Understands the basic and advanced principles of watertreatment
Prepares patients for dialysis treatment and continuallymonitors patients during the treatment
Properly sets up the dialysis machine in preparation for use
Prepares dialysate according to formulas and primes withsaline or heparinized solution
Responsible for teaching patients and their families abouthealthcare practices for safety at home
Accurately explains the dialysis procedure and the operationof the dialysis machine to new patients and answers any questions related todialysis and health maintenance
Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achievedduring the dialysis procedure
Uses proper techniques to access the dialysis site andcorrectly connects patient to dialysis machine
Begins procedure and monitors the dialysis site during thetreatment
Accurately collects, documents, and reports all patient data(i.e. vital signs, weights)
Observes and monitors patient(s) during the procedure andreports any changes or adverse reactions in patient’s condition to the ChargesRegistered Nurse on duty
Provides skilled intervention to patients as applicable forany signs and symptoms of adverse reaction and/or change in patient’s condition
Documents all patient care procedures performed during thedialysis treatment
Correctly follows all policies and procedures in testing themachine pre-treatment
Correctly follows all policies and procedures to discontinuetreatment and disconnect the patient from the dialysis machine
Responsible for cleaning and quality control of the dialysisequipment
Reports any machine problems or malfunctions to the facilityor charge registered nurse, as required by policy
May participate in the development of patient care plans;depending upon the facility or work assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.