Centers for Dialysis Care
Location
Euclid, Ohio
Salary
$32 - $42 / HOUR
The Registered Nurse delivers direct patient care, monitors hemodialysis treatments, and coordinates patient care activities. They also provide leadership within the unit, manage clinical documentation, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing with current Ohio licensure and CPR certification. While ICU experience is preferred, the company provides training for those without prior dialysis experience.
Assists with the maintenance of physiologic functions through the conscientious initiation, monitoring, discontinuation of the hemodialysis treatments and related patient care tasks. 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 and adheres to aseptic techniques, universal precaution guidelines 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 Follows CDC hospital discharge policy for review of orders Follows manufacturers guidelines and CDC policy for the administration of medications at CDC Provides leadership in management of patient care through control of operations and personnel in his/her unit. Assists in development and maintenance of an organizational department climate in which the needs of the patient and staff are met with warmth, respect and responsiveness Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with patients, staff and physicians Assesses patients in crisis and initiates emergency response plan as necessary including CPR measures Actively works on quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes Manages CDC resources in an efficient fiscally responsible manner.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Current Ohio licensure Current CPR certification Independent decision-making skills Good leadership and interpersonal qualities ICU experience preferred Requirements for Sign on Bonus: 1 year of recent dialysis experience
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