Registered Nurse (RN) Stepdown Unit - FT - Days - Edinburg, Texas - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) Stepdown Unit - FT - Days - Edinburg, Texas
Description

Position at DHR Health


POSITION SUMMARY:The dialysis nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care of patients receiving chronic and acute hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.--POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS--:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
    • Current registered nurses license in the State of Texas or Compact State License required
    • Current BLS certification from The American Heart Association.
    • ACLS or PALS certification within 6 months of hire (as applicable to department)
      • Prefer national certification and/or professional organization membership
      • Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.--
      • Good written and verbal communication skills required.
      • Some evening or weekend work will be required
      • Bilingual - English/Spanish.--JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE--:
        • Minimum of one (1) year Dialysis nurse experience
        • Skill in establishing a balanced perspective on mission effectiveness and business results is critical.
        • Knowledge of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.--POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
          • Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.-- Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
          • 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
              • Other duties as assigned.--LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES: (Chain-of-command)
              • Chief Nurse Officer --'-- Nurse Director-- --'-- 3. Clinical Coordinator-- --'-- 4. Charge Nurse-- --'--
              • Staff Registered Nurse----
                

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