POSITION SUMMARY:

The dialysis nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care of patients receiving chronic and acute hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing is required. Master’s degree in related field strongly preferred
• Current Texas RN License is required
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS or PALS certification within 6 months of hire (as applicable to department)
• Prefer national certification and/or professional organization membership
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Some evening or weekend work will be required
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (1) year Dialysis nurse experience
• Skill in establishing a balanced perspective on mission effectiveness and business results is critical.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Readies dialysis equipment
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
• Cannulates accesses
• Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral shealths & administer medications, including thrombolytics
• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
• Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records

Information

• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
• Secures blood works
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
• Maintains medical inventory
• Provides pre- and post procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
• Other duties as assigned.