Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Chronic Dialysis RN type:Dialysis

Unit: Chronic Dialysis RN type:Dialysis

Shift: 10, 12H Days Varied shift length. 36 hour GTD, may work up to 40. No Call. No Float.

Start Date: 03/27/2024 - ASAP

Job Duration: 13 weeks

# of Positions: 2

Gtd Hours: 36, may work up to 40.Hrs/Shift: Varied, based on clinic needs. Typically, 10-12 hour shifts. Clinic open 6 days/week. Expect to work 4 days to meet guaranteed hours.

# of Machines: 27 - Machines Used: Phoenix

# Patients: 134

Summary:

• Dialysis Nurses is expected to provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
• Dialysis nurse will deliver care that supports a patient`s lack of renal function.
• Ensure that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
• Will use multiple types of machinery and will require advanced technical skills to set parameters and monitor readings.
• Will be responsible for accessing a fistula or shunt with great care to avoid a clot formation.
• Reports to Supervisor of Unit and or MD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to prime dialyzer and bloodlines.
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Readies dialysis equipment.
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.
• Cannulated patient’s accesses.
• Administer medications, including thrombolytic.
• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters.
• Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information.
• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members e.g. Charge RN, Physicians.
• Secures/draws blood works, and basic interpretation of results.
• Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed.
• Maintains medical inventory and restocking of supplies needed.
• Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the dialysis Unit.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current nursing license, in good standing.
• Minimum of one year current dialysis experience.
• AHA BLS required. ACLS preferred

JOB ID LR: 685311

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $2,000.00 - $2,200.00 per week

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x10

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road