Registered Nurse Dialysis - FT

Responsibilities and Expectations

Assist with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care and/or operational needs of the facility Document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer in-center medications as ordered by the physician following the 5 rights of medication administration Transcribe orders from medical staff Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols per physician order Provide and document patient education and follow up as needed Complete patient admissions process as outlined in the policy and procedure Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters or vascular accesses and cleaning catheter/vascular access sites per policies and procedures Obtain blood samples, centrifuge samples and pack labs as required to complete physician orders Perform duties at all times under the supervision of the Facility Administrator or Charge Nurse and within limits established by and in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations Follow policies and procedures for personal protective equipment (PPE) use Setup hemodialysis machines according to policies and procedures Respond to visual and audio alarms on machines; troubleshoot machine alarms Remove disposables and clean station after each treatment following policies and procedures Direct and lead the team in emergency response incidents Obtain pre and post treatment weight of patient per policies and procedures Safely initiate and terminate dialysis treatments per facility policies and procedures, and within scope of practice as allowed by state regulations Monitor all patients during dialysis treatments at a minimum of every 30-minutes or per policies and procedures with accurate documentation Review and approve treatment records ensuring accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment by end of shift Maintain supplies in the nurses station and medication preparation area. Assist in keeping supply room clean and organized Supervise and confirm proper procedure of water testing at the beginning of each shift by the assigned staff member per policies and procedures.

Document quality control logs throughout the day and after all treatments, as required per policies and procedures Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the patient physician Report machine problems to the Biomedical Technician and Facility Administrator Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-services and continuing education sessions in compliance with company policies and procedures. Complete patient rounds with providers Assist with staff training as requested Participate in team concepts and promote a team environment All other duties as assigned