Acute Dialysis-Registered Nurse-PRN
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Job Location:
Joplin, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in dialysis.
Are you an Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse interested in a new opportunity If you want to be involved in the continuing development of the hospital dialysis program then Landmark Hospital is the place for you. Here you have an opportunity to expand your nursing skills work closely with the physicians respiratory therapy and rehabilitation therapy. The CEO in our facility will know you by name. Landmark offers a competitive salary.
Shift: PRN
Summary: The Dialysis RN (Registered Nurse) is responsible for providing care to patients who are in chronic and acute kidney failure who require dialysis or hemodialysis to filter out waste from their bodies. The Dialysis RN monitors patients during their dialysis session and works under the supervision of the nursing leader to coordinate the delivery of care to patients requiring dialysis.
As a registered nurse the Dialysis RN is also responsible for assessing planning delivering and evaluating each level of nursing care provided throughout the patients stay and actively planning to manage patient outcomes across the continuum of care. Collaborates with the entire care team and communicates with family and patients.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the preparation and delivery of dialysis including mandatory alarm tests and equipment tests are performed
- Reviews physician orders collects pre-treatment dialysis data and reviews patient records prior to dialysis
- Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including vital signs assessing vascular access lab findings and patients general health and medication history
- Documents patient assessment findings interventions treatment results in the electronic medical records
- Advises providers of any significant change in patient condition and shares any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
- Discusses patient concerns and questions relevant to care
- Monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of dialysis machines and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
- Oversees the disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment surveils and tests the dialysis water to ensure machines are operating within the approved parameters
- Demonstrates working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests medications infection control
- Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan
- Responds appropriate and provides assistance in emergency situations
Requirements:
2-year associate degree or bachelors degree (preferred)
1-3 years nursing experience preferably in med surg/ICU/ER or Dialysis
Prior experience providing nursing care to patients with acute dialysis (preferred) *Competency in providing dialysis.
BLS - Mandatory upon start date
ACLS upon hire or within 90 days of start date
Excellent communication and people skills
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Team detail and goal oriented
Positive professional and empathetic demeanor
The RN will also be expected to work as a staff nurse as needed when the dialysis schedule allows. The number of dialysis treatments will vary based on census and types of patients in the facility. Therefore providing dialysis treatments in addition to providing direct patient care will allow the nurse to work full-time even when the dialysis census is low.
About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned seven hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon so the focus on people quality safety and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
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Required Experience:
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
About Company
A Landmark critical care hospital is the preferred referral hospital for patients needing acute medical care following a hospital discharge.
