Dialysis Registered Nurse

Job Description

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Culture Statement:

At Blue Mountain Hospital, we are committed to a culture of excellence, empowerment, accountability, and affirmative communication.

Value Statement:

Blue Mountain Hospital strives to exemplify values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Accountability, Stewardship and Collaboration.

Vision Statement:

Blue Mountain Hospital vision is to be the standard for rural hospitals.

Mission Statement:

Blue Mountain Hospital is committed to providing an atmosphere of excellence in healing, quality physician care and inspired employees.

Occupational Title: Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Dialysis Unit

Reports To: Jordon Bradford RN-BSN

Facility Location: Blue Mountain Hospital Blanding, UT

Position: Part-time

Description:

We are currently seeking a positive and motivated individual to fill a part-time dialysis unit RN position. This position involves working with patients in our dialysis unit as a key player for their life saving treatments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May provide day-to-day work direction, review, advice, and/or mentoring to LPN, Patient Care Technician and Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)

Key Performance Indicators:

Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy including but not limited to formulating a dialysis plan for ultra-filtration, initiating dialysis via various accesses, complying with all safety measures, and monitoring patient vital signs applicable to ESRD patients according to Plan of Care

Administer medications, fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments per physician orders; document in the patient treatment record

Perform patient assessment including but not limited to vital signs and all other parameters of the ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, determine general physical and mental condition of patient through observations and interview, assist in determining compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document all observations appropriately

Analyze patient data: assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review lab work, patient assessments, and report any relevant changes or abnormalities to physician and or Manager of Dialysis Services

Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems

Direct involvement with preparing and/or overseeing dialysis water treatment systems for use according to established procedures

Prepare dialysis delivery systems for use according to established procedure

Inform Manager of Dialysis Services of any malfunctions

Obtain machine and water cultures as requested

Document patient medical records appropriately

Complete treatment records

Ensure availability of supplies

Participate proactively in quality improvement programs

Know and comply with Blue Mountain Hospital policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, OSHA, HIPAA or other governing agencies)

Know and comply with all state or federal regulations of the Employee Health and Safety Training Program

Comply with Blue Mountain Hospital Healthcare clinical and safety standards, policies, procedures and guidelines and all safety regulatory requirements, supporting survey readiness at all times

Review pre and post dialysis care with patient

Discuss health concerns with patient; review patient concerns with physician and/or Manager of Dialysis Services

Diabetes Educator

Provide ongoing patient education

Administer quality patient care in a considerate, and respectful manner

Work overtime with little or no notice as needed

Attend team meetings, phone conferences, quality improvement meetings, educational activities, and training as needed or required

Meet all annual competency and skills tests/checklists as applicable

Read, know, understand, and follow employee guidelines, employment policies, and department or hospital procedures

Part-time