Job Summary
The role involves delivering patient-focused nursing care by conducting assessments, administering medications, maintaining accurate documentation, and working collaboratively within a healthcare team. Responsibilities also include setting up and managing dialysis machines, monitoring patients during procedures, promptly responding to any changes in their conditions, and providing education to patients and their families on kidney disease and dialysis processes.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and deliver individualized nursing care.
- Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely.
- Document nursing interventions and patient progress meticulously.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Operate and maintain dialysis equipment effectively.
- Monitor patient vitals and status during dialysis procedures.
- React swiftly to any alterations in patient health condition.
- Educate patients and families regarding kidney disease and the dialysis process.
Qualifications
- No more than 2 years of clinical nursing experience or completion of student clinical rotations in an acute care environment.
- Active RN license from the state or compact state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Strong skills in assessment, communication, medication administration, and documentation.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Advanced certifications like ACLS, PALS, and NRP are considered advantageous.
