Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Per Diem Role - must have recent dialysis experience. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals’ policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

Perform dialysis treatments on acute patient population in a hospital setting, including ICU, ER, Rehab, and Med/Surg units; administer and assess each patient's treatment plan; Provide direct patient care in multiple modalities including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and apheresis; Supervise and direct Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff, and provide direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT; Assess patients' responses to treatment therapy and make appropriate adjustments/modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the physician; Communicate problems or concerns to the Inpatient Program Manager, physician, and hospital primary nurse; Deliver safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner; Give organized, concise shift reports; Implement, administer, monitor, and document patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including notification of adverse reactions; Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to coordinate daily patient care plan; Accurately document all treatment information in individual patient record (ACES) and hospital record; Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surfaces, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments; Perform all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing; Operate all related equipment appropriately and safely; Conduct dialysis/apheresis machine safety tests, alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, and disinfection; Complete and document ongoing participation in QAI activities; Participate in staff meetings, training, and orientation; Act as subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis-related patient/equipment complications; Report all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems per Adverse Event Report requirements; May be assigned to in-center patient care on an as needed basis; Assist with various projects as assigned

Requirements

Recent dialysis experience; Current appropriate state licensure; Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed; One year RN experience and required nursing skills; Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs to provide dialysis and ultrafiltration services; Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs to provide apheresis services; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience; Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient; Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient – Progressive Renal Education Preparation; BLS CPR Recognition; Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and competency toward completing continuing and ongoing Renal/Nephrology education; Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as PCTs, CCHTs, clerical staff); Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training; Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to partners; Ideal candidates possess leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

ICU experience preferred but not required; ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required; Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged

Benefits

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