Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Overview

Position may float between 2‑3 hospitals (Alexandria, Fairfax, Fair Oaks, Loudoun, and Mount Vernon).

Our heritage gives us a unique perspective on inpatient and outpatient dialysis care. We have taken our knowledge and past experiences to hold ourselves to a higher standard when it comes to providing care for patients. We work with patients and their providers to identify a modality that suits their needs and lifestyle.

The Hemodialysis Registered Nurse will perform all duties listed. The distribution of effort can vary and will be under the supervision of a Clinical Manager (CM), Group Hospital Administrator (GHA) and the VP of Dialysis Operations.

• Demonstrates high level of knowledge and experience skills and competencies related to the Hemodialysis Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills for the Hemodialysis Registered Nurse 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 Clinical Coordinator (CC) 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.
• 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 or change in patient’s condition to the Clinical Coordinator (CC) or Charge Nurse.
• Documents clearly, completely, and accurately all pertinent information during downtime of the electronic record.
• Participates in the formulation, update, and revision of nursing care plans, including long and short‑term goals, according to established guidelines.
• Performs or assists in the performance of all emergency operational procedures, including the evacuation of patients in the event of a fire and/or ordered mock drills.
• Obtains blood samples and other specimens as ordered and as outlined in hospital’s policy and procedure manual.
• Initiates and discontinues blood transfusions and monitors patient progress per established policy in the hospital (if applicable).
• Cooperates with and supports other departments in the hospital and follows all policies and procedures in the hospital (if applicable).
• Assists with and performs all procedures of safe operation, disinfections and inventory control according to corporate and departmental policy, manufacturer recommendations and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Assists in ordering supplies and maintaining supply inventory and records in an efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Assists in maintaining neat, orderly, and well‑stocked unit.
• Utilizes equipment, time and supplies economically.
• Maintains competency in operations, sanitization, maintenance, and of all equipment used for dialysis, water treatment and special procedures.
• Actively participates with the supervisor and Biomedical Engineering Department in the care, routine maintenance, cleaning, and use of equipment.
• Reports all equipment and supply problems appropriately and according to policy to repair…