What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Acute Dialysis (40hrs) - St Joe's position at community care service?
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Greenfield Health System under Henry Ford Health is leading the way in dialysis therapy. We host the renal care annual symposium. This provides attendees with information on current and emerging health care issues, the latest thinking, innovative solutions to new and recurring issues and the opportunity to network with many other health care experts in the field of dialysis.
Location:
Henry Ford Dialysis
St. Joe's Hospital - Acutes
Functions include admission and ongoing assessments of patients utilizing physical and psychosocial assessment skills, diagnostic data, and medical evaluations. Evaluates effectiveness of care provided as related to short and long term patient goals. Develops a plan for patient care including actions in anticipation of individual patient needs. Implements nursing actions and medical orders to meet complex needs of patients and significant others, taking into account their age specific psychosocial and educational needs. Documents care provided and patient responses to care in appropriate forms in the patient's record. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accountability for care provided by LPNs and non-licensed technical personnel as assigned. Leadership abilities are demonstrated in the following: functioning as a professional role model, consumer relations, communication skills, problem solving, decision making, and assistance in orienting and training personnel.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of state approved school of nursing required.
- Current State of Michigan RN licensure required.
- Prior to assuming charge responsibilities, must have at least 12 months experience in nursing care including 3 months experience providing nursing care to maintenance Hemodialysis patients.
- Previous dialysis experience preferred.