About This Role
This entry-level registered nurse position involves providing skilled and coordinated care to patients within a kidney disease treatment environment. The role focuses on managing treatment plans, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety during dialysis procedures.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments
- Manage treatment plans
- Administer medications
- Monitor patient responses and adjust care as needed
- Delegate tasks to care staff
- Provide patient and family education
- Collaborate with healthcare team members
- Ensure safety during procedures
- Respond to emergencies
- Maintain documentation in compliance with policies and regulations
- Communicate effectively with dialysis providers and facility staff to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in quality improvement
- Participate in staff training
- Assist in specialized care or outpatient settings
- Oversee patient care staff after completing required training and experience
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
- Current state licensure
- CPR certification
- Entry-level experience preferred, including some nephrology or ICU experience
- Minimum of 9 months RN experience
- Minimum of 6 months in dialysis preferred
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting patients and equipment
- Ability to work in healthcare environments with exposure risks
- Ability to participate in on-call rotations
- Must meet specific training and experience criteria to assume charge responsibilities
Important Details
- Schedule: participation in various shifts required
- Travel: between facilities required
Physical & Working Conditions
- Involves significant physical activity, including lifting, moving patients, and prolonged standing
- Work in a healthcare setting with moderate noise and potential exposure to infectious materials