Job DescriptionThe Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT) for acute inpatients, in accordance with MD orders, hospital policy, and CMS guidelines. Dialysis Registered Nurse will monitor patients during dialysis, assess any emergent changes in condition and communicate with the patient, primary RN, and MD. RN will supervise dialysis technicians and delegate appropriately. In addition, RN will collaborate with the nursing and medical staff to determine the patient's clinical status and priority for dialysis treatment.
Required Skills- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
- Basic organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Patient assessment.
- Clinical education related to specialty.
- Principles of patient/family teaching.
Required ExperienceRequired:- Current California RN license (BSN)
- Current Basic Life Support Card
- 2 + years acute care experience and/or previous dialysis nursing experience
Preferred:- CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse) certification encouraged
- ACLS certification
