Dialysis Nurse

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse functions as a patient advocate. This position participates in a team approach, communicates pertinent clinical information to other team members and remains in compliance with all CDC personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the objectives of dialysis therapy

Cannulates and provides direct patient care

Trouble shoots machine alarm states and cannulation difficulties

Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the importance of water treatment for dialysis.

Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the practices and principles of dialyzer reuse

Assesses patients effectively recognizing needs and utilizes the appropriate nursing skills and resources to meet those needs

Completes primary patient documentation according to CDC standards and timeline

Reviews new patient teaching and ongoing education for the patients and documents information

Encourages patients to follow the prescribed dialysis treatment plan, gives explanations

Demonstrates an understanding of the medications utilized for the ESRD population

Maintains patient confidentiality and professional boundary guidelines

Reviews all verbal orders given by the physician for safety, completeness, and efficacy

Documents verbal orders according to CDC guidelines in the EMR

Actively works on quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Current Ohio licensure

Current CPR certification

ICU or Med Surg experience preferred

Eligibility requirements apply for the sign-on bonus

As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.