peritoneal dialysis registered nurse

U.S. Renal Care

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">How you'll change lives</h2>

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you'll be doing</h2>

Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders.
Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.

Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we're looking for</h2>
<ul><li>Current nursing license in the applicable state.</li>
<li>Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.</li>
<li>One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.</li>
<li>Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.</li> 
</ul>
Preferred
<ul>
<li>One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.</li>
<li>Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
Are you ready to make a difference?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care!
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Are you with US? Apply today!</h2>
All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO</div>

Dialysis Registered Nurse

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">How you'll change lives</h2>

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you'll be doing</h2>

Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders.
Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.

Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we're looking for</h2>
<ul><li>Current nursing license in the applicable state.</li>
<li>Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.</li>
<li>One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.</li>
<li>Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
Preferred
<ul>
<li>One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.</li>
<li>Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
Are you ready to make a difference?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care!
Are you with US? Apply today!
All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO</div>

Rendevor Dialysis

<div>Who is Rendevor Dialysis?
We are a family-owned and operated company founded over 30 years ago by a Dialysis RN who believes everyone is entitled to excellent medical treatment from talented clinicians.
Our Mission
To bring thriving onsite dialysis partnerships to any under-serviced healthcare institution in need.
What&rsquo;s In It For You?
Our company offers a competitive total rewards package above industry standards in most markets and we pride ourselves in providing a caring, positive culture for our employees.
We offer PRN Employees:
Hourly Rate: $50.00 - $52.00/Per Hour (Based on Documented Experience, Qualifications and Market Data)
<ul><li>401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting</li>
<li>Extremely Competitive Pay</li>
<li>Employer-paid assistance program with complimentary counseling, wellness, and legal sessions for employees and household members</li>
</ul>
As a PRN team member, you will have the flexibility to coordinate your schedule to fit your availability with a one-shift-per-month requirement.
What You&rsquo;ll Do:
<ul><li>The Correctional Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) performs the hemodialysis treatment procedure delivering safe, efficient care of the highest quality and provides specialized registered nursing care in accordance with state law.</li>
<li>Using professional nursing knowledge base acts as a resource for staff.</li>
<li>You will be utilizing your assessment skills, technical skills, collaborative skills, documentation skills, and leadership qualities daily.</li>
</ul>
This dialysis unit is in:
<ul><li>Somerset, PA within SCI Laurel Highlands</li>
</ul>
This dialysis unit operates:
<ul><li>Six Days per Week
</li></ul>As in any setting, this involves teamwork and coordinating care with the healthcare team. In addition to the healthcare team, you are also required to maintain strong relationships, regular communication, and visibility with clients (site Managed Healthcare, DOC/BOP, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent.</li>
<li>Current RN License for PA &amp; current CPR certification (or within three months of hire).</li>
<li>Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.</li>
<li>One year of Hemodialysis RN experience is required (two to three years of experience preferred). Experience must be within the past two years.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills and Competencies
<ul><li>Ability to read, write, speak, understand and satisfactorily communicate in English.</li>
<li>Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.</li>
</ul>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Understands basic renal function and consequences of renal failure; observes and records patient responses to renal failure and its treatments; performs thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation and feedback to the nurse in charge. In addition, shows an awareness of the general course of all patients in the unit. The RN draws upon this knowledge to help deal with individual treatments.</li>
<li>Recognizes changes in patients on dialysis and makes necessary adjustments in their therapy; appropriately responds to all emergencies, notifies the nephrologist when necessary, and seeks direction.</li>
<li>Sets correct priorities for patient care based on current knowledge; consistently reviews and evaluates priorities as changes occur and conveys these priorities to appropriate staff members.</li>
<li>Develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate care plans for patients demonstrating and understanding of prescribed modalities available.; utilizes the team approach when accessing patient needs and developing a plan of care by conferring with patient, family, nurses, technicians, nephrologists, physicians, and dietitian when appropriate.</li>
<li>Assumes primary nurse responsibilities as directed.</li>
<li>Communicates significant information to the appropriate team member in a clear, concise, and accurate manner; acts as a liaison between the head nurse, staff, and patients; objectively assesses problems regarding staff and/or patients and effectively communicates with staff and patients regarding policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner; sees that all paperwork is completed properly during the shift.</li>
<li>Verifies the accuracy of all orders during treatment.</li>
<li>Performs all tasks necessary for the safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the unit: This may include, but is not limited to, set-up, reuse, trash removal, water checks, opening and closing of the unit, mixing of bicarbonate and acid baths, cleaning machines and stations, bath distribution, and all other responsibilities as directed by the Charge Nurse.</li>
<li>Administers medications when ordered; understands and teaches principles of safe dosage in ESRD, reason for giving medication and possible side-effects; ensures that medications are given properly and as ordered.</li>
<li>Obtains all laboratory specimens as ordered and performs routine tests.</li>
<li>Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to the ESRD patient; confers with dietitian and nephrologist about abnormal findings, when applicable.</li>
<li>Delegates responsibilities appropriately and follows through in seeing that all delegated responsibilities have been carried out in both routine and emergency situations.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to assume the day-to-day functions of the Charge Nurse in his/her absence, i.e. staffing, scheduling, etc.</li>
<li>Understands legal consequences of nursing actions, both immediate and long-term.</li>
<li>Promotes the education of patients and the understanding of their disease and its treatment.</li>
<li>Accurately assesses the patient&rsquo;s readiness to learn; plans and implements appropriate teaching method for each patient and evaluates the patient&rsquo;s learning; assists other staff member in developing these skills.</li>
<li>Knows and follows all Rendevor policies and procedures for infection control; understands the hazards associated with failing to follow these procedures.</li>
<li>Participates in CPR as needed.</li>
<li>Contributes to harmonious and constructive working relationships with all staff members to promote positive and productive atmosphere.</li>
<li>Assumes responsibility for special unit projects as directed by the Charge Nurse.</li>
<li>Recommends changes in procedures when new knowledge indicates a need for change in cooperation with the Head Nurse.</li>
<li>Actively participates in the unit&rsquo;s Quality Assurance Program</li>
<li>Participates in the IDT and QAPI committees and attends meetings as needed and/or requested.</li>
<li>Identifies and reports concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.</li>
<li>Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice.</li>
<li>Participates in annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned, and required.</li>
<li>Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.</li>
<li>Assists in building and maintaining a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.</li>
<li>Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.</li>
<li>Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.</li>
<li>Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.</li>
<li>Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.</li>
<li>Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Charge Nurse.</li>
<li>Participates in self and/or peer evaluation.</li>
<li>Ensures the confidentiality of patient, employee, and/or company information.</li>
<li>Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.</li>
<li>Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed.</li>
<li>Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.</li>
<li>Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g. blood tubes, requisitions, and envelopes as directed.</li>
<li>Helps maintain a neat and clean environment.</li>
<li>Checks email at least weekly and responds appropriately and timely; uses company-provided email for all work-related email communications.</li>
<li>Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.</li>
<li>Adheres to all company policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.</li>
</ul>
Supervision:
<ul><li>This position will report to the Unit Leader.</li>
</ul>
Background Check:
The Department of Corrections and all applicable law require a comprehensive background check for all employees working in this position. This background check will be conducted after an offer, if any, is made.
Work Environment:
This role exists in a hospital or in the medical unit of a post-acute or correctional facility. This role may include exposure to chemicals and blood-borne pathogens. This role routinely involves the use of both medical and standard office equipment. This role cannot be performed remotely.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. To perform essential functions of the job, the employee is required to continually stand, and frequently bend, walk, twist, crouch, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to work the full schedule which may range from five to fifteen hours per day, based on the unit requirements (i.e. patient census, staffing needs, etc.).
Rendevor Dialysis is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.</div>

PRN Dialysis Registered Nurse, RN

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">How you'll change lives</h2>

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you'll be doing</h2>

Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders.
Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.

Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.
</div><div>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What we're looking for</h2>
<ul><li>Current nursing license in the applicable state.</li>
<li>Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.</li>
<li>One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.</li>
<li>Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.</li> 
</ul>
Preferred
<ul>
<li>One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.</li>
<li>Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
Are you ready to make a difference?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care!
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Are you with US? Apply today!</h2>
</div>
All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO</div>

Dialysis Registered Nurse PRN

<div>The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
<ul>
<li>Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.</li>
<li>Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li>
<li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li>
<li>Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.</li>
<li>Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.</li>
<li>Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.</li>
<li>Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.</li>
<li>May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.</li>
<li>Responds to all emergencies in clinic.</li>
<li>Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li>
<li>Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.</li>
<li>Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.</li>
<li>Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.</li>
<li>Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.</li>
<li>Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff</li>
</ul><div>
Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:
<ul>
<li>Current RN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
</li><li>12 months experience in providing nursing care, including 3 months of experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis.
</li><li>CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.</li>
<li>Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.</li>
<li>Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state. (See addendum for RN Charge Nurse.)</li>
</ul>
</div>All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO</div>

Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Responsible for the day-to-day program operations and supporting the growth of the assigned single site Home Therapies program in coordination with the Business Unit management, in-center staff and other support functions. Ensures provision of quality patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Provides safe and effective oversight, support, training and scheduling of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.</li><li>
Responsible for profit and loss management of the assigned program including optimal performance of program operations to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators.
</li><li>Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned programs from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance, and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
</li><li>Oversees patient and caregiver readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and assesses environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy, including training patients and caregivers on the safe and effective operation and preventative maintenance of equipment.</li><li>
Manages patient experience efforts by supporting company patient satisfaction initiatives, embodying the company values and patient experience drivers while encouraging others to do the same.</li><li>
Ensures competency of staff in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone, maintaining appropriate staff licensures and CPR certifications.
</li><li>Responsible for management of program supplies, equipment tracking, ensures that orders are replenished in a consistent and timely manner.
</li><li>Directs activities related to the Continuous Quality Assurance Improvement, patient retention and Clinical Algorithm Adoption, patient access management and patient training success.</li><li>
Directs data entry related activities such as patient admission, regulatory reporting, billing, physician orders, lab results, vital signs, patient status and any other treatment related data into systems.</li><li>
Ensures regulatory, compliance, and audit activities are accomplished on time.</li><li>
Orients and supports new staff and provides ongoing education, ensuring compliance with all risk management initiatives, including in-center staff.</li></ul><ul><li>
Participates in Business Unit initiatives, projects, and audits as directed.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment used can vary in complexity. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li><li>
The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&quot; devices for the heavier items.</li><li>
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and/or walking and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:<ul><li>
Typically supervises non-exempt staff</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.). Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>
Successfully complete CPR Certification
</li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
<ul><li>Minimum of one year dialysis experience with three months peritoneal experience required, one year medical-surgical nursing or ICU experience preferred</li><li>
Supervisory experience preferred</li><li>
Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of dialysis therapies
</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills including, but not limited to communication, customer service, performance management and continuous quality improvement.</li></ul></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Dialysis Program Manager Registered Nurse - RN

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA&rsquo;s mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Directs Patient Care Technician&rsquo;s provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.</li><li>
Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants.</li><li>
Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments.</li><li>
Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.</li><li>
Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned</li><li>
Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.</li><li>
Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).</li><li>
Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.</li><li>
Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance.</li><li>
Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).</li><li>
Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction.</li><li>
Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid.</li><li>
Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD.</li><li>
Accurately implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated.</li><li>
Assesses patients&rsquo; response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician.</li><li>
Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician.</li><li>
Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures.</li><li>
Actively participates in the pre-evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures.</li><li>
Takes appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights.</li><li>
Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.</li><li>
Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed interdialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.</li><li>
Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
</li><li>Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System.</li><li>
Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab.</li><li>
Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples.</li><li>
Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures.</li><li>
Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material.</li><li>
Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs.</li><li>
Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician.</li><li>
Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested.
</li><li>Enforces all company approved policies and procedures, as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments.</li><li>
Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.</li><li>
Act as a resource for other staff members.</li><li>
Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient.</li><li>
Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies.</li><li>
Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner.</li><li>
Oversees all documentation of patient information.</li><li>
Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications.</li><li>
Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest.</li><li>
Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment.</li><li>
Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations, immunizations, and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing.</li><li>
Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated.</li><li>
Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness.</li><li>
Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.</li><li>
Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary.</li><li>
Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.</li><li>
Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively.</li><li>
Ensures all patient stations, including machines and chairs, are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately.</li><li>
Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.</li><li>
Ensures all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System.</li><li>
Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System.</li><li>
Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented.</li><li>
Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation.
</li><li>Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff.</li><li>
Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures, inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises.</li><li>
Initiates, documents, and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports.</li><li>
Completes monthly nurses' progress note.</li><li>
Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms).</li><li>
Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken.</li><li>
Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans.</li><li>
Completes any long-term programs that are due.
</li><li>Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical.</li><li>
Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required.</li><li>
Performs additional duties as assigned.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.</li><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.
SUPERVISION:
<ul><li>None</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.</li><li>
Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:<ul><li>
Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.</li><li>
Hemodialysis experience preferred.</li><li>
ICU experience preferred.</li><li>
Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.</li><li>
Successfully complete CPR Certification.</li><li>
Employees have to meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.</li><li>
Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management.</li><li>
Icd-9 coding Training.</li><li>
Nurses Technical Training.</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).</li></ul></div>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

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