What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Registered Nurse position at Nevada Dialysis?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse specializing in Dialysis, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and quality of life. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive dialysis care, ensuring safe and effective treatment for patients with chronic or acute kidney conditions. Your energetic approach and dedication will foster a compassionate environment, empowering patients through personalized care plans. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your diverse nursing skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment committed to excellence.
Duties
- Administer dialysis treatments using state-of-the-art equipment while maintaining strict aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, fluid status, and vascular access site evaluations.
- Monitor patient responses during dialysis sessions, managing complications such as hypotension or cramping with prompt interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans aligned with patient needs and medical directives.
- Educate patients and their families on dialysis procedures, lifestyle modifications, and medication management to promote adherence and understanding.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Manage IV infusions, catheter care, and suturing as needed for vascular access maintenance or minor procedural interventions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives by adhering to NCQA standards and ICD coding requirements for accurate medical documentation.
- Assist in triage assessments for incoming patients requiring urgent dialysis or related emergency interventions such as airway management or acute pain control.
- Provide compassionate care for diverse patient populations including those with developmental disabilities, memory care needs, or in hospice & palliative medicine settings.
- Engage in ongoing education related to nephrology advancements.
Requirements
- Valid RN license with current registration in the state of practice
- Strong knowledge of physiology related to renal function, fluid-electrolyte balance, and vascular access management.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for accurate documentation and order entry.
- Experience with laboratory procedures including specimen collection/processing and familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding standards.
- Skilled in IV insertion, venipuncture, catheterization techniques, and aseptic technique adherence.
- Ability to perform physical examinations and vital signs assessment accurately while demonstrating excellent patient assessment skills.
- Knowledge of infection control practices relevant to infectious disease care and sterile processing protocols.
- Capable of working effectively with multidisciplinary teams across various settings including hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, or urgent/emergency care environments.
- Demonstrated ability to educate patients on health coaching topics such as nutrition, medication administration, pain management strategies and discharge planning processes.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations including seniors requiring geriatrics or memory care services, individuals with disabilities or those receiving hospice & palliative support is highly valued. Join us to make a meaningful difference by delivering expert dialysis nursing care that enhances lives every day!
Pay: $36.00 - $39.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36 - $39