Travel Registered Nurse Dialysis
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Job Location:
Allentown, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At St. Lukes our travel staff are OUR employees. They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical vision and dental as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.
The Travel Registered Nurse delivers nursing care for patients across their life span and through the nursing process assesses plans implements coordinates evaluates and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-care personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care
TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES CAMPUS and SHIFT WILL VARY
Short Term assignments approx. 13 weeks
The Dialysis Nurse is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized quality patient care based on the nursing process of assessment planning implementation and evaluation.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs in depth systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
- Formulates collaborative plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes.
- Implements evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness is accordance with care plan.
- Organizes coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
- Coordinates care of the patient with the Physician Social Worker Dietitian and other staff members.
- Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers. Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Participates in identifying unit needs and supporting unit goals and objectives then contributes to the growth of the Patient Care Services Department.
- Assumes responsibility for a clean orderly environment
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift carry and push objects up to 50 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 300 lbs. via wheelchair bed and /or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general near far color and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Current RN license in the State of Pennsylvania/New Jersey required as per assignment.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience in hemodialysis. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Evidence of successful completion of BLS.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments. Additionally you are encouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications and licenses. If you have questions please reach out to our Travel Recruitment Specialist at or Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!
St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- ICU Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Nursing
- Dialysis Experience
- DocuSign
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
