Registered Nurse Dialysis - FT Days - Victoria North LTACH
Company: Employer
Location: Victoria
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - DialysisDialysis Nurses are responsible for
overseeing dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from
acute or chronic kidney failure as ordered by
physicians.RESPONSIBILITIES--- Checking and recording patients'
vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.--- Primes
dialyzer and bloodlines. --- Ensuring that hemodialysis and
peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients
correctly.--- Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to
identify any adverse reactions.--- Oversees the dialysis treatment
from start to finish. --- Cannulates accesses and cleans and
dresses permanent and temporary catheters.--- Secures, analyzes,
and reports lab work. --- Preparing and updating nursing care
plans.--- Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner
of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments.--- Working
with the Dialysis Technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and
equipment are set up/cleaned correctly.--- Teaching patients and
their family members how to operate home dialysis machines should
they decide on home dialysis therapy.--- Educating patients on
dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as
suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.--- Performs other
position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment
setting.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Training:--- State license to
practice nursing.--- Certification through the Nephrology Nursing
Certification Commission (NNCC) is preferred but not required.---
Proven experience working as a Dialysis Nurse.--- Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification required.--- Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) certification is preferred but not
required.Experience: One year dialysis experienceKnowledge, Skills,
and Abilities:--- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and
observation skills.--- The ability to operate dialysis machines.---
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.--- Patient and
compassionateABOUT USPAM Health is committed to being the most
trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves
by utilizing experienced and dedicated staff to provide high
quality patient care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term
Acute Care and Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics
currently in operation across the country, we are proud to offer
services including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy,
ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much
more.Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative
environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a
variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay,
generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you
will also have opportunities for professional growth through our
Education Advancement Program.We are excited to learn more about
you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to
improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We
Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at for a
comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local
communities.PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/04/2022
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