Dialysis Charge RN

Supports mission, core values, expected behaviors and customer service philosophy. Adheres to all regulatory and policy and procedure requirements. Functions as a part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Charge Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a dialysis basis in accordance with policies, procedures and training. Supports the commitment to the Quality Enhancement program and CQI Activities including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhances the likelihood that patients will achieve the Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Adheres to all requirements of the Compliances Program, and patient care and administrative policies.

• Responsible for driving the culture through values and customer services standards.
• Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
• Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve, and follow up regarding customer services issues with all customers in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates applicable knowledge of policies and procedures related to the Registered Nurse/LPN/PCT/CCHT for hemodialysis
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills for the Registered Nurse including the patient's treatment, water treatment facility and emergency procedures, as determined by the competency assessment program.
• Share responsibility of chart auditing with the RN
• Delivers age specific care to assigned patients as prescribed, including all aspects of the hemodialysis dialysis procedures specifically trained to perform in accordance with state licensure
• Demonstrates ability to work with any patient or staff, regardless of race, gender disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs, or treatment
• Obtains, writes, transcribes and notes physician's orders as needed, and follows through appropriately
• Initiates, monitors, and discontinues dialysis treatments according to established procedures. Assesses patient's pre/post treatment and reports problems to the manager and or Charge Nurse
• Establishes priorities of care, both emergent and non-emergent
• Develops and assimilates technical knowledge with observations, assessment, 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
• Assess patient's pre/post treatment and reports problems
• Performs hemodialysis access care according to established procedures
• Administers and documents medications as authorized by a physician and as further authorized or limited by the State Board of Nursing Practice
• Reports any significant information or change in patient condition to Unit Manager and Physician.
• Documents clearly, completely and accurately all pertinent information on patient's manual and/or electronic record
• Participates in the formation, 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 disaster
• Ensure appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for lab
• Ensure correct lab tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are…