Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

The professional registered nurse Inpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from CAP 1. 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 to provide initial and ongoing education; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures; Administers medications as prescribed and documents medical justification and effectiveness; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures; Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instructions to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually; May serve as a Preceptor to new employees

Requirements

Must have dialysis experience; Entry level for RNs with minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as a RN; Current appropriate state licensure; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification; Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed

Nice to have

Acute dialysis experience (preferred)