What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN position at Aura Health?
Role Overview
The Outpatient RN I provides clinically competent care within the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) team, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Responsibilities include data collection during hemodialysis, patient education, medication administration, emergency response, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Key Duties
The Outpatient RN I provides clinically competent care within the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) team, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Responsibilities include data collection during hemodialysis, patient education, medication administration, emergency response, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Key Duties
- Perform patient assessments and document medical records, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients and families on treatment options and care procedures.
- Administer medications and respond to emergencies.
- Ensure proper laboratory procedures and documentation.
- Participate in staff training, orientation, and quality improvement activities.
- Delegate tasks to care staff and supervise when in leadership roles.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing School with current state licensure.
- CPR/BLS certification required.
- Less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience; hemodialysis experience preferred.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as heavy lifting, standing, and assisting with patient mobility.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and patient education skills.
- Requires physical stamina for direct patient care and equipment handling.
- May involve travel to training sites or other facilities.
- Supervisory responsibilities include oversight of care staff after meeting experience criteria.