Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepares the dialyzer and delivery system as prescribed; monitor all equipment in use for correct functioning; and perform appropriate terminal cleaning following each treatment
- Assess assigned patients before and after each treatment. Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatment
- Develop the plan of nursing care for each treatment and as required, alter the dialysis management based on standing and current physician orders
- Evaluate patients’ status and notify the Charge Nurse and Physician regarding changes in patient’s condition
- Document all patient care provided and contribute to patient care planning and follow-up to achieve goals
- Conform to the established policies and procedures of the facility and RCP; provide education to patient and family regarding renal care, fluid management, treatment options, vascular access care, and diet restrictions
- Perform patient care or other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Clinic Administrator.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively to other employees.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Computer Skills:
Basic Microsoft Office experience
Certificates and Licenses:
Current licensure as a Licensed Register Nurse (RN) Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must be competent in the requirements for the position per state and federal regulation.
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