Dialysis RN (General 1 to 2 FTE)Under the supervision of the nurse manager, the dialysis staff nurse maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of care to patients with end stage renal disease. The responsibilities of the dialysis staff nurse include:performing hemodialysis on patients who are hospitalized in an acute setting, and experience with dialysis of patients in intensive care unit setting. and (must have worked within the last six months in a Dialysis setting.)Agency Nurses are preferred to have completed the Electro Cardia Gram Course. and be familiar with the Gambro Dialysis Machine and (must have worked within the last six months in that setting.) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed. Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patients vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patients general health.Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information. (Detailed job description available upon request).
