Dialysis NURSE Full​/Part Time

Job Description

Job Description:

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Reports To:

Nurse Manager of Dialysis Services

General Purpose of the Position:

This position is responsible for the delivery of all dialysis related nursing services for the End Stage Renal Disease patient in a chronic setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy including but not limited to formulating a dialysis plan for ultra-filtration, initiating dialysis via various accesses, complying with all safety measures, and monitoring patient vital signs applicable to ESRD patients according to Plan of Care.
• Administer medications, fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments per physician orders; document in the patient treatment record.
• Perform patient assessment including but not limited to vital signs and all other parameters of the ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, determine general physical and mental condition of patient through observations and interview, assist in determining compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document all observations appropriately.
• Analyze patient data: assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review lab work, patient assessments, and report any relevant changes or abnormalities to physician and or Manager of Dialysis Services.

Monitor Equipment:

• Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems.
• Maintain dialyzer records and prepare and/or oversee dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedures.
• Prepare dialysis delivery systems for use according to established procedure.
• Inform Manager of Dialysis Services of any malfunctions.
• Obtain machine and water cultures as requested.
• Document patient medical records appropriately.

Quality Assurance

• Complete treatment records
• Ensure availability of supplies
• Participate proactively in quality improvement programs
• Monthly medication reviews with designated patients
• Assistance in filling out designated patients care plans
• Know and comply with Blue Mountain Hospital policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, OSHA, HIPAA or other governing agencies)
• Know and comply with all state or federal regulations of the Employee Health and Safety Training Program
• Comply with Blue Mountain Hospital Healthcare clinical and safety standards, policies, procedures and guidelines and all safety regulatory requirements, supporting survey readiness at all times

Communication and Patient Service Skills

• Review pre and post dialysis care with patient
• Discuss health concerns with patient; review patient concerns with physician and/or Manager of Dialysis Services
• Diabetes Educator
• Provide ongoing patient education
• Administer quality patient care in a considerate, respectful manner
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Participate in Orientation and Training of New Teammates

• Work overtime with little or no notice as needed
• Must cover on call shifts on a rotating basis
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, quality improvement meetings, educational activities, and training as needed or required
• Meet all annual competency and skills tests/checklists as applicable
• Read, know, understand, and follow employee guidelines, employment policies, and department or hospital procedures
• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position
• Know facility emergency plans and demonstrate ability to act swiftly and confidently in an emergency
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Work Schedule(s)

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon to evenings
• Monday - Saturday:
  Morning to late afternoon