Prog Coord, Hemodialysis Nb

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment nursing diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center and Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities
Assesses all symptoms as indicated
Informs M. D. of significant changes
Document clearly and legibly on flow sheet
Follows established clinical policies and procedures for practice including but not limited to medication administration IV and blood therapy Universal Body Substance Precautions
Recognizes signs and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress or other impeding crisis; initiates emergency action directs others and summons assistance
Includes patient and family in plan of care
Provides teaching to patient/family as need is identified and documents teaching
Able to use Management Information System (where indicated) effectively

Participates in QI activities
Can perform clinical competencies for peritoneal dialysis

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
BSN preferred

EXPERIENCE:
Must have 2 years acute hemodialysis experience and peritoneal dialysis

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Current California RN license
Must have CPR certification

OTHER SKILLS ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Computer literate