Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations.

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post treatment; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures; Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures; Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Current appropriate state licensure; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification; Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed; Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse; Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience; Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service

Nice to have

Leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment; 6 months acute dialysis experience; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience; 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse; Compassionate; Flexible; Independent; Quick-thinking; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving