Acute Dialysis Care RN - Contract at TalentBurst, Inc.

Purpose and Scope

The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance with company policies and procedures, which includes Client compliance programs and contracted hospitals' policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including but not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.
• Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.
• Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures.
• Assesses patients' responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician.
• Delivers safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner.
• Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts.
• Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions.
• Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures.
• Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.
• Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis-related patient/equipment complications.
• Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

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. 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. Direct patient care, interaction with patients, outpatient clinicians, hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned hospitals and facilities, as well as travel to regional meetings/educational events. Position requires on-call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays. There is potential for exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material. Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment up to 200lbs (with assistance); and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30lbs up as high as 5 feet.

Supervision

Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)) and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements in nephrology, particularly relative to inpatient care.
• Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged.

Experience and Required Skills

• Two years Nephrology Nursing experience required in the last two years as an RN.
• Minimum 2 years inpatient dialysis nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
• BLS CPR Recognition.
• ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.

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