Staff Nurse Renal Dialysis

Staff Nurse Renal Dialysis at University Health summary:
The Staff Nurse Renal Dialysis provides direct patient care and monitoring for renal dialysis patients in a clinic setting, ensuring safe and therapeutic nursing practices. They oversee care for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients on dialysis and serve as clinical role models while adhering to health policies and standards. The position requires RN licensure, nursing experience, and encourages certification in dialysis nursing.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting. Provides direct patient care (dialysis) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients. Oversees direct patient care of the ESRD patient on dialysis. Supports and adheres to University Health and department specific policies and standards. Mentors and serves as a clinical role model for all staff. Receives mentoring from Nurse Staff II, Nurse Staff III, and the Director of Dialysis Services.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BSN is highly preferred. One year of experience in nursing is required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current RN licensure from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the state of Texas is required. National certification in Dialysis is encouraged.
Keywords:
renal dialysis, staff nurse, patient care, ESRD, dialysis nursing, RN licensure, clinical role model, nursing process, Basic Cardiac Life Support, healthcare