Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN), 4 days/wk, Full Time - Dialysis Clinic, Inc (shelby, north carolina) in Hickory, North Carolina For Sale
Founded in xxxx, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) remains the nationA?s largest non:profit dialysis provider. With a team of approximately 5,000 talented and caring employees serving across the United States, DCI provides care to nearly 15,000 patients on dialysis and 3,500 patients with chronic kidney disease. We offer a variety of services including in:center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis (PD). Each position within DCI, from billers to administrators to nursing staff, contributes toward the goal of providing excellent patient care. Did you know that some of the industryA?s most talented and caring registered nurses are at DCI? Our nursing staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. We think our Nurses are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our patients lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better quality of life. Our mission is A?the care of the patient is our reason for existence.A? WhatA?s yours? To be considered for the position, please (1) upload your resume, (2) complete the application in its entirety, and (3) answer the screening questions. The Dialysis Registered Nurse is key to providing specialized nursing care in the in:center hemodialysis unit. The RN works in collaboration with all clinic team members to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality optimal outcomes. The following is a summary of what makes our team successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primary Responsibilities:Performs hemodialysis treatments in accordance with approved facility policies and procedures.Prior to initiation of dialysis, ensures dialysis machine, its alarms, and all products used during treatment are prepped and meet quality standards.Monitors the patient during dialysis, assess any emergent changes in the patients condition, and communicates any problems to the physician and patients family.Administers and charts all prescribed pre, intra, and post dialysis medications and charge items in the Medical Information System (MIS) and on the treatment flow sheet.Follows CDC/CMS regulations with strict reinforcement of infection control.Participates in patient care conferences, medical rounds and chart reviews, as assigned.Documents patient education to ensure compliance with the local ESRD Network, CMS, DCI corporate and clinic teracts with local hospitals as a liaison to facilitate continuity of care.Assists in teaching and training new staff members as directed by the head nurse.Collaborates with all staff members and renal team members to maintain medication inventory, ensure the dialysis machines are functioning properly, and maintain an adequate stocking of unit supplies.Works with the head nurse and nurse manager to assure that OSHA compliance, occurrence reporting, and emergency preparedness is up to date.Education, Certification, and Experience:Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.Possesses and maintains a current license in the State as a registered nurse.Maintains current CPR certification.CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse) certification is encouraged.Previous dialysis experience preferred.Applicant must have excellent communication skills and a demonstrated high level of clinical excellence.DCI provides comprehensive hands:on and theory orientation/training in order to equip our nurses for success.DCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Disabled/Protected Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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