Acute Inpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse- RN - St. Charles Hospital
Apply locations: Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R0172429
The primary location for this position is St. Charles Hospital located at: 200 Belle Terre Rd, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
However, the RN role should also be willing and able to float to other hospitals as needed (St Francis, St. Joseph and Good Samaritan)
Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday - Saturdays Rotating, Flex Shifts
On-call required for this role
Candidates are eligible for a $2.25/hour acute differential and a $2/hour zone differential on top of hourly rate after successful completion of training.
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals’ policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.
- Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.
- Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures.
- Assesses patients’ responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician.
- Delivers safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner.
- Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts.
- Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient’s response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions.
- Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.
- Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.
- Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures.
- Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.
- Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
- Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor troubleshooting when necessary.
- Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.
- Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
- Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis related patient/equipment complications.
- Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
- Direct patient care, interaction with patients, outpatient clinicians, hospital staff, and physicians.
- Position requires on call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays.
- There is potential for exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material.
- Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment over 200lbs (with assistance).
SUPERVISION:
- Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)) and clerical staff.
EDUCATION:
- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements in nephrology.
- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed.
- Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- One year RN experience required.
- Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently.
- Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
- ICU experience preferred but not required.
- BLS CPR Recognition.
- ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.
- Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $36.00 - $62.00
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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