PRN Chronic​/Outpatient Dialysis Charge Nurse

As a leading provider of outcomes-driven care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions, Somatus is helping patients across the country enjoy More Healthy Days at Home™.

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The Hemodialysis Registered Nurse (chronic) provides chronic hemodialysis care and treatment, including developing initial and ongoing assessments, and providing patient training and education as applicable in the outpatient setting.

He/she is responsible for providing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team to interpret, adjust and complete all care plans in a timely manner.

The Hemodialysis Registered Nurse (Chronic) is responsible for assisting and supporting the chronic unit management team in achieving high standards for quality, patient satisfaction, staff development, business management as appropriate, teamwork, culture and employee satisfaction.

The Hemodialysis Registered Nurse (Chronic) provides safe, effective delivery of care under the oversight of the Medical Director, Director of Outpatients, and Facility Administrator (FA). He/she must comply with the standards outlined in the policy and procedure manual, as well as the regulations set forth by the company and any applicable state and federal agencies.

This is a PRN role.

Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills for the Hemodialysis Registered Nurse (Chronic) including the patient’s treatment, water treatment and preparation, and emergency procedures as determined by the competency assessment program.

• Delivers care to assigned patients as prescribed, including all aspects of the hemodialysis procedure in accordance with state requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to work with any patient or staff and does not discriminate on any basis, including, but not limited to, race, gender, disease process, lifestyle and religious or cultural beliefs.
• Initiates, monitors and discontinues dialysis treatments according to established procedures. Assesses patients pre/post treatment and reports problems to the Facility Administrator (FA) and/or Charge Nurse.
• Establishes priorities of care, both emergent and non-emergent.
• Develops and assimilates theoretical and technical knowledge with observations, assessments, and communication skills to detect dialysis and non-dialysis related problems.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for patient and family education and training.
• Maintains a safe environment for self, patients and staff by utilizing proper body mechanics, and following universal infection control precautions and cleaning procedures under OSHA regulations.
• Dialyzes isolation patients utilizing isolation precautions and prescribed procedures.
  Assesses patients utilizing isolation precautions and prescribed procedures.
• Performs hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.
• Administers and documents medications as authorized and documented in patient’s health record by the physician and further authorized or limited by the State Board of Nursing Practice.
• Reports any significant information…