Inpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse

Role Overview: The Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry-level registered nurse responsible for delivering clinically competent care to a designated patient group, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient data collection and adjust treatment plans accordingly, documenting all activities.
• Provide patient and family education, addressing learning needs and ensuring understanding.
• Assess patient status, recognize deviations from normal, and collaborate with the healthcare team for appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications, monitor responses, and document effectiveness.
• Coordinate communication among healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage emergency situations and serve as a resource for staff training and orientation.
• Assist with specialized nursing care and participate in quality improvement activities.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School with current state licensure.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 9 months of nursing experience, with at least 6 months in acute dialysis preferred.
• Entry-level for nurses with less than 2 years of nephrology experience; additional experience in Hemodialysis or ICU is a plus.
  
  

Additional Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks such as heavy lifting, moving patients, and prolonged standing. Must be adaptable to healthcare environment conditions, including exposure to infectious materials. May require participation in on-call rotations and travel between facilities.

Supervision & Training: May oversee Patient Care Technicians, LVNs, LPNs, or RNs after meeting specific training and experience criteria.

Note: Responsibilities are performed in accordance with policies, standards, and regulations, emphasizing patient safety and quality care.