RN - Dialysis

Job Overview

Dialysis Nurse – Classification:
Hourly/Non‑Exempt – Job Category: 2 Professionals.

Registered Nurses (RNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.

Dialysis Nurses provide care and support for patients suffering from acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure. They assist pre- and during dialysis procedures, following physician orders.

• Dialysis Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
• In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Dialysis Nurses include (but are not limited to):
• Carries out hemodialysis orders received in EMR
• Coordinates with bedside RN to provided treatment and medications as ordered in the EMR
• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Readies dialysis equipment
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
• Cannulates accesses
• Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral sheaths & administer medications.
• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
• Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information
• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
• Obtains blood work
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
• Maintains medical inventory
• Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients receiving dialysis
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
• Float among various clinical services where qualified and competent
• Completes required orientation as directed by facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Complies with CMS Guidelines for care of Dialysis patients
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• One year of Dialysis nurse experience required.

• Current RN, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Cognitive skills as related to the position

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time  
-20        0-33

Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 0-33 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs None Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Worknear % Time Machinery None Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None

Vision Depth Perception Required < 20 " Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5