Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Location: Cheswick
Posted on: June 25, 2022

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 Registered Nurse -provides specialized nursing care in our in-center hemodialysis unit. - -The Dialysis RN works in collaboration with all clinic team members to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality outcomes.This position is part-time, 30-39 hours/week. Includes full benefits! Responsibilities

• Performs hemodialysis treatments in accordance with approved facility policies and procedures.
• Prior to initiation of dialysis, ensures dialysis machine, its alarms, and all products used during treatment are prepped and meet DCI's quality standards.
• Monitors the patient during dialysis, -assessing any emergent changes in the patient's condition and communicating any issues to the physician as well as the patient's family.
• Administers and charts all prescribed pre, intra and post dialysis medications.
• Follows CDC/CMS regulations with strict reinforcement of infection control.
• Participates in patient care conferences, medical rounds and chart reviews as -assigned.
• Documents -patient education to ensure compliance with local ESRD Network, -CMS, and DCI requirements.
• Interacts -with local hospitals as a liaison to facilitate continuity of care.
• Assists in teaching and training new staff members as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Collaborates with all staff members and renal team members to maintain medication inventory
• Ensures the dialysis machines are -functioning properly and -maintains an adequate stocking of unit supplies. Job Requirements:
  • A Degree from an accredited Nursing Program is required. - -
  • New Graduate Registered Nurses are welcome and encouraged to apply.
  • Must possess and maintain a current license in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
  • Previous dialysis experience preferred.
  • Applicant must have excellent communication skills and a demonstrated high level of clinical excellence.
  • DCI provides comprehensive hands-on training and theory orientation in order to equip our nurses for success.DCI 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 615-327-3061. 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.

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