Acute Dialysis-Registered Nurse-PRN

Registered Nurse specializing in dialysis.

Are you an Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse interested in a new opportunity? If you want to be involved in the continuing development of the hospital dialysis program, then Landmark Hospital is the place for you. Here you have an opportunity to expand your nursing skills, work closely with the physicians, respiratory therapy, and rehabilitation therapy. The CEO in our facility will know you by name. Landmark offers a competitive salary.

Shift: PRN

Summary: The Dialysis RN (Registered Nurse) is responsible for providing care to patients who are in chronic and acute kidney failure who require dialysis or hemodialysis to filter out waste from their bodies.  The Dialysis RN monitors patients during their dialysis session and works under the supervision of the nursing leader to coordinate the delivery of care to patients requiring dialysis. 

As a registered nurse, the Dialysis RN is also responsible for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating each level of nursing care provided throughout the patient's stay and actively planning to manage patient outcomes across the continuum of care.  Collaborates with the entire care team and communicates with family and patients.   

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the preparation and delivery of dialysis, including mandatory alarm tests and equipment tests are performed
• Reviews physician orders, collects pre-treatment dialysis data and reviews patient records prior to dialysis
• Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including, vital signs, assessing vascular access, lab findings and patient's general health and medication history
• Documents patient assessment findings, interventions, treatment results in the electronic medical records
• Advises providers of any significant change in patient condition and shares any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Discusses patient concerns and questions relevant to care
• Monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of dialysis machines and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
• Oversees the disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment, surveils and tests the dialysis water to ensure machines are operating within the approved parameters
• Demonstrates working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests, medications, infection control
• Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan
• Responds appropriate and provides assistance in emergency situations

Requirements:

•    2-year associate degree or bachelor’s degree (preferred)

•    1-3 years nursing experience, preferably in med surg/ICU/ER or Dialysis

•    Prior experience providing nursing care to patients with acute dialysis (preferred) *Competency in providing dialysis.

•    BLS - Mandatory upon start date

•    ACLS upon hire or within 90 days of start date

•    Excellent communication and people skills

•    Superior analytical and critical thinking skills

•    Team, detail, and goal oriented

•    Positive, professional, and empathetic demeanor

The RN will also be expected to work as a staff nurse as needed when the dialysis schedule allows. The number of dialysis treatments will vary based on census and types of patients in the facility. Therefore, providing dialysis treatments in addition to providing direct patient care will allow the nurse to work full-time even when the dialysis census is low.

About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, seven hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

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