The Registered Nurse (RN), provides direct care to the patient and is responsible for the coordination of patient care activities.He/she works collaboratively with the hospital staff to coordinate the care of the patients. The RN acts as the direct caregiver for an individual hospital or region as needed.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and application of physical assessment of the dialysis patient. 
• Recognizes the importance of a safe and effective environment in which to provide care for the dialysis patient.
• Demonstrates expertise in current knowledge of physical and psychosocial assessment and the technical skills to provide appropriate care to the patient.
• Demonstrates an understanding of dialysis equipment and competency to perform the dialysis procedure.
• Demonstrates understanding of and follows the hospital and CDC's policies and procedures.
• Recognizes possible complications in the hemodialysis procedure and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to identify patient and family educational needs.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Interacts with others to provide a pleasant working environment that promotes positive working relationships.
• Acts as a resource person for problem-solving.
• Delegates responsibility appropriate to co-workers scope of practice as necessary.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionals as necessary to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and professional behavior to patients, co-workers, and other healthcare workers.
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and to prioritize appropriately.
• Responds appropriately to questions and concerns from the patient, patient's family and/or significant other within patient legal considerations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE TRAINING AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

·Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.

·Demonstrates competency in clinical nursing.

·Certification in Nephrology Nursing desired and encouraged.

·Prefer one year experience of dialysis experience or one year of Critical Care experience.Two years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing preferred.