Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
• Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
• Acute dialysis experience preferred
• Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus
• Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds to situations with confidence, timeliness and flexibility
• Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Dialysis experience

• Up to $7,200 Education Assistance
• Nursing Certification fee paid through ANCC’s Success Pays Program
• Comprehensive and progressive 12 weeks orientation
• Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses
• Continuing Education Credits
• Robust Nursing Shared Governance
• Generous Benefits package
• $8/hr pool differential
• Mileage traveled between sites is compensated
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program