RN Dialysis Staff Nurse North County Kidney Center
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Job Location:
Florissant, MO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 29 - 50
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
Position provides direct patient care in assigned unit ensuring adequate and appropriate care of patients.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervises delivery of patient care by technician staff and performs initiation monitoring and termination of treatment as needed.
- Completes patient assessment observes monitors and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition administers dialysis medications and receives reports from staff members on patients under their care; completes all required documentation including primary nurse responsibilities.
- Reviews patient data and communicates accurate and pertinent information to the charge nurse or physician charting entries appropriately.
- Performs work according to nursing and facility standards inclusive of safety protocols following state and facility guidelines.
- Performs verifies and documents water system safely checks per unit policy; any findings outside the normal range must be reported to the Chief Maintenance Technician.
- Responds to patient and staff concerns in a timely and appropriate manner; pertinent information is reported to the charge nurse or nurse administrator while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
- Educates new and existing patients and their families on the policies and procedures of the clinic proper fluid control and treatment adherence.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
- High noise environment.
- Requires protective devices.
- Patient care setting.
- Direct patient care setting.
Physical Effort:
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically bending crouching stooping.
- Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement.
- Occasional lifting (>25 lbs).
Equipment:
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
P.N - Diploma In Practical Nursing
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Illinois and/or Missouri RN licensure as applicable by state of work location in accordance with Compact Act.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Dialysis experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Communication Computer Literacy Critical Thinking Customer Empathy Detail-Oriented Dialysis Electronic Health Records (EHR) Epic EHR Family Support Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Hematology and Oncology Independent Decision-Making Kidney Dialysis Kidney Dialysis Equipment Multitasking Nursing Fundamentals Organizing Patient Care Management Patient Charting Patient Education Proactive Monitoring Problem Solving TeamworkGrade
S26-HSalary Range
$29.22 - $50.81 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- ICU Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Nursing
- Dialysis Experience
- DocuSign
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
