Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN), per-diem
Company: Employer
Location: Weirton
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Did you know that some of the industry's most talented
and caring registered nurses are at DCI? Our nursing staff has
helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates
among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. We
think our Nurses are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our
patients' lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better
quality of life.Our mission is "the care of the patient is our
reason for existence." What's yours?The Dialysis Hospital Services
Nurse (Acute RN) provides specialized dialysis nursing care in our
acute hemodialysis unit for patients with renal failure. The Acute
RN works in collaboration with all team members to ensure every
patient receives the safest care with the highest quality
outcomes.This position is per-diem. Responsibilities Prepares and
monitors the equipment used for intermittent or continuous
hemodialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including
performing quality control checks.Performs and provides pre, intra,
and post documentation of acute patient assessments.Evaluates and
makes recommendations regarding patient care delivered.Initiates,
monitors and terminates dialysis treatments via all accesses in
accordance with DCI's established policies and
procedures.Administers medications as ordered within the scope of
their license and provides documentation of administration and
result of medication.Accurately receives, transcribes and
implements written and verbal orders from physicians.Accepts phone
lab diagnostic reports, interprets and forwards the information to
the physician as necessary.Provides and documents patient/family
education regarding ESRD and other health concerns.Serves as the
primary contact for nephrologists and hospital staff caring for the
patient, and as a liaison to the chronic unit.Knowledgeable of DCI
guidelines for Occurrence Reports, completes reports
accordingly.Acts as a preceptor for new staff as assigned.Follows
institution's guidelines for administration of blood and blood
products. Job Requirements: A degree from an accredited Registered
Nursing Program is required6 months dialysis experience
preferredExperience in critical care nursing is preferredMust
possess and maintain a current license in the applicable state as a
Registered NurseMaintain certification in CPRDCI is a federal
contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having
difficulty using the online application system or would like to
request other accommodations or application methods, please contact
Doug Patterson at or . Once a request has been made, DCI will
initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an
accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such
accommodations where possible.For more information about equal
opportunity please see: ; ; ; and .
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
06/22/2022
Keywords: Employer, Pittsburgh , Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN), per-diem, Healthcare , Weirton, Pennsylvania
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