Hemodialysis Nurse

The HEMODIALYSIS NURSE facilitates the coordination of dialysis patient’s care under the direction of the nephrologists. They perform all tasks involved with the dialysis procedure including direct patient care prior to, during and after the procedure. Additionally, the HEMODIALYSIS NURSE supervises hemodialysis technicians as needed in performing dialysis treatments, and other duties as assigned.

The information provide in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has the sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

• Perform all tasks involved with the dialysis procedure
• Supervise hemodialysis technicians
• Evaluate patient’s physical, emotional and psychological status
• Executes plans of care in accordance with an interdisciplinary approach
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatment and lab work
• Reports to the physician as needed, and adjusts treatment plan when indicated within the guidelines of established protocol
• Performs all tasks, procedures, treatments and administration of medications that are designated to an RN
• Collect CQI data as assigned
• Participates as an interdisciplinary team member in developing long and short term care plans
• Maintains the confidentiality of all Practice information regarding patients, coworkers and physicians
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician, whether patient related or not.

• Must possess ability to exercise expert judgment and develop insight into delivering appropriate care
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly and concisely. Must be capable of delegating clerical and technical duties and other tasks effectively
• Must possess ability to meet physical demands of the position. These include, but are not limited to, constant sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Ability to excel in stressful, fast-paced work environment subject to frequent interruptions and hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, staff, etc. Continuously serves as a mediator between patients, family members and Practice staff

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing program in which R.N. is acquired or a BSN from an accredited university; current nursing licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing;
  Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or equivalent preferred; CPR and BCLS certification required.
• Minimum one year’s nursing experience as an RN. Clinical proficiency in the area(s) of nephrology, transplantation, and dialytic modalities preferred; additional training will occur on the job.

• The Hemodialysis Nurse must expect to be exposed to the possibility of injury when using or lifting equipment and supplies, infection from undiagnosed contagious patients, disagreeable odors, and exposure to blood borne pathogens. The Hemodialysis Nurse is expected to exercise “universal precautions” in the performance of all duties as this position may be subject to exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B and C viruses.

Location Lock Haven Dialysis Clinic

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.