Pediatric Dialysis Unit: Outpatient and inpatient services that include; hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, plasmapheresis, red blood cell exchange. Unit hours are Monday to Friday 0630 to 1700 with after hours On-Call responsibility. The PDU treats pediatric hemodialysis patients in an outpatient setting, as well as performing comprehensive modalities such as peritoneal dialysis, plasmapheresis, continuous renal replacement therapy and red cell exchanges. We are a collaborative team who also supports acute care patients as needed. Our department culture is a team-oriented environment with amazing compassionate providers.

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) has taken the community to another level of service to provide care for the growing population of children in our region. At 247 beds, LCH is the largest children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves high acuity patients as the flagship children’s hospital within the innovative Atrium Health and offers a full complement of over 125 pediatric subspecialists in over 30 different pediatric specialties. We have 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a 20-bed PICU (including Cardiac ICU), an 85-bed Level IV NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation floor. Levine Children’s Hospital is also Charlotte’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, staffed by doctors trained in pediatric emergency medicine. LCH has successfully ranked as a Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Reportfor 16 consecutive years. Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Children’s Hospital have earned Magnet re-designation from The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. Magnet designated health care organizations showcase excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes.

Job Summary:

Applies clinical and technical skills to assist in providing patient care in the Kidney Dialysis Unit and patient bedside while maintaining a safe work environment and performing all related job responsibilities. Ensures quality patient care before, during and after the procedure under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of dialysis initiation using a variety of equipment necessary for hemodialysis delivery.
• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after hemodialysis procedure.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse
• Assists Registered Nurse in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment, and termination of treatment; assists with all aspects of room/bay turnover.
• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
• Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process.
• Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
• Documents in the EMR within their scope of practice
• Provides total patient care including, but not limited to, hygiene, toileting and nutrition while under the care of the dialysis team
• Maintains disinfection and routine maintenance of the dialysis machine and reverse osmosis water delivery system. Alert nursing leader/certified biomedical technicians immediately of any unexpected outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required.

Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. BLS required per policy guidelines. Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician or 1 year of acute hospital experience required.