Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati North

Dialysis Tech/Nursing Assistant

Full Time

Shift: 7a-7p

Monday/Wednesday/Friday with occasional weekends required

$2,500 sign on bonus

At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Do you love the challenge of working in a dynamic environment? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

• Prepares, operates, and monitors hemodialysis machines and systems to provide dialysis treatment for patient with kidney failure.
• Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use.
• Mixes dialysate, according to formula.
• Initiates dialysis via approved accesses, overserves all safety measures, takes and monitors patient vital signs, administers fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments as directed, and documents activity appropriately.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations for patient care and services.
• Reviews dialysis orders, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observations and interview; documents observations.
• Observes dialysis machines and RO water system for correct functioning, responds to visual and audible alarms, and makes appropriate adjustments before, during, and after the dialysis treatment.
• Monitors patient for adverse reactions.
• Dismantles, cleans, and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment.

As a Nursing Assistant (NA), you will be working alongside highly skilled clinicians and some of the best critical care nurses in the country. You will work under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing, and documentation of care provided.

• Performing services for the patient involving bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair.
• Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient.
• Participating in hourly rounds.
• Transporting patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assisting transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs.
• Keeping the patient’s rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds.
• Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Either: Valid state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • At least two (2) years of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• OR High School diploma or G.E.D. and at least 6 months' experience as hemodialysis technician and:
• Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS) approved state and/or national certification.
• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician.
• Meets necessary requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness Test.
• BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience in related field (EMT, Surgical Tech, Army, Phlebotomists, and Technicians) preferred.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.
• BONENT certification preferred
• Ability to float to Cincinnati or Fort Thomas, KY based on coverage needs 

Additional Data

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.