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RN - UGH Dialysis - Union General Health System - Full Time - Blairsville, United States - Union General Hospital
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Summary
Registered Nurses (RNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Dialysis Nurses provide care and support for patients suffering from acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure. They assist pre- and during dialysis procedures, following physician orders.
Position Responsibilities
Dialysis Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Dialysis Nurses include (but are not limited to):
? 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
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and currently licensed as a RN by the state.
Licenses/Certificates: Certification in CPR
EXPERIENCE: Training and/or experience (one year preferred) in an outpatient hemodialysis setting
