Dialysis Nurse (PRN - as needed

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department: 10218 Dialysis

Pay Range: $40.45 - $71.91 This is a PRN (as-needed) position.

Shift: Days (12 hours)
* Minimum 4 shifts a month (including 1 Saturday)

Children's National Hospital has the only dialysis facility in the Washington, D.C., region dedicated exclusively for infants, children and teens.

Our dialysis team is led by our nationally ranked Division of Nephrology.

In a setting specifically designed for young patients, our specially trained nurses provide:

• Hemodialysis

• Peritoneal dialysis

• Home peritoneal dialysis training

• Continuous renal replacement therapy

Our nurses are members of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, which demands the highest standards in patient care and knowledge of the latest advances in treatments and therapies. Several nurses achieve additional certifications of either CDN (Certified Dialysis Nurse) or CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse). Moreover, as nurses at Children's National, they have an intuitive understanding of the needs of children and their families.

Patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) receive hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis treatments in both inpatient and outpatient settings as needed. The Dialysis Program is a Medicare-approved facility for treatment of chronic kidney failure in children younger than 18 years of age.

In addition, our dialysis unit coordinates dialysis care for children with acute or sudden onset of kidney failure in the Heart and Kidney Unit (HKU) or Intensive Care Units (PICU, CICU, NICU). Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) also is available for patients with acute renal failure, including those on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.

A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. He or She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately.

Demonstrate evidence-based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.

Associate's Degree Graduated from an approved school of nursing (Required)

BSN (Preferred)

2 years dialysis experience (Required)

The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.

Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty areas.

Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)

BLS certification required; PALS preferred.

• Contribute to Professional Practice of Nursing as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces, and/or community outreach.

• Role model critical thinking skills by problem-solving patient care and unit/system issues.

• Communication reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients' needs; makes suggestions for resolution of system issues.

• Role model procedures for escalation of issues; utilize chain of command.

• Demonstrate proper use of identified hand off processes; follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff.

• Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments.

• Take the lead in implementing change and support management decisions.

• Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.