RN, Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionSummary:A Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. This position participates in the development and implementation of individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient, provides direct and indirect care to patients as it relates to their dialysis treatment, including pre- and post-assessments, and administrations of medications during dialysis. In addition, the Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse operates all dialysis equipment and supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to provide expected patient outcome and documents in the medical record accordingly.Responsibilities:Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene including cleaning and disinfection of work surfaces and equipment per hospital and departmental policies.Operates all available dialysis equipment and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and cost in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to provide expected patient outcome; documents in the medical record and records changes appropriately.Follows policy and procedure in performance of water treatment procedures and testing; properly demonstrates electrolyte addition to acid concentrate per physician order.Provides documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments that include but are not limited to; patient weight and fluid removal calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema, vital signs and review of current labs, assessment and care of the dialysis access.Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per physician order and hospital/departmental policy.Initiates, monitors, and terminates each dialysis treatment per departmental policy and procedure.Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedure in response to dialysis-related complications, emergencies, and technical issues.Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedure in the administration of medications during dialysis.Participates in the development and implementation of an individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient.Requirements:Education/SkillsGraduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferredExcellent customer service, negotiation and communication skillsExperienceAt least 6 months dialysis experience preferred12 months acute clinical experience as a Registered Nurse requiredIntensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferredClinical patient care experience in a relevant setting, preferredPrevious healthcare management experience, preferredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsRN license in good standing in state of employment or a compact state , if applicableRegistered Nurse (RN) requiredAmerican Heart Association Basic Life SupportCertification in Nephrology Nursing preferredA Water Treatment Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employmentA Hemodialysis Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employmentCertification in Nephrology Nursing preferred, required within 1 year of eligibility to take the examWork Type:Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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