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RN-Dialysis

SSM Health

#RN #Patient Care #Infection Control #Dialysis #Central Lines #Water Treatment Equipment #BLS HCP #QAPI #Hemodialysis #Cannulation

Quick overview

Provides direct nursing care and clinical supervision for dialysis patients, including complex assessments and treatment evaluations. Manages dialysis water treatment equipment and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Requirements summary

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing and at least one year of registered nurse experience. Must hold a valid RN license and BLS HCP certification for the applicable state of work.

professional certificatePatient AssessmentRegulatory CompliancePatient EducationInfection ControlClinical SupervisionDialysis CareQAPIMedical-Surgical NursingCannulationWater Treatment Testing

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-Beaver Dam Dialysis Center Worker Type: PRN1 Job Summary: Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a dialysis clinical resource and supervises care delivered by support staff.
Assesses daily dialysis patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes for the dialysis patient.
Evaluates the effectiveness of dialysis treatments and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement activities to include collection of data for the dialysis unit's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan and maintains ownership of regulatory compliance requirements.
Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
Works with internal and external resources to maintain machine maintenance and partnership with home dialysis departments.
Performs surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (such as chlorine, pH, water cultures) to ensure that these machines are operating within the parameters set within the manufacturer guidelines.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests and dialysis medications.
Demonstrates clinical competence and knowledge in cannulation of dialysis access and proper care and use of central lines.
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens.
Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient's medical condition.
May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE Minimum one year of registered nurse experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 3300020045 HEMODIALYSIS BD Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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