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Following successful completion of the dialysis program, the hemodialysis RN will be able to initiate, monitor, discontinue, tear down and clean equipment used for dialysis. The hemodialysis RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment prescriptions. The hemodialysis RN recognizes emergent situations and appropriately intervenes. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams. Special Criteria Details: On Call as scheduled. *WAIVER REQUIRED Responsibilities: Qualifications:
Min Rate = $35.43 / Max Rate = $52.44 *Placement is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Units Agreement.
Following successful completion of the dialysis program, the hemodialysis RN will be able to initiate, monitor, discontinue, tear down and clean equipment used for dialysis. The hemodialysis RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment prescriptions. The hemodialysis RN recognizes emergent situations and appropriately intervenes. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams.
- Practices within the boundaries of the NYS Practice Act for Registered Professional Nurses.
- Demonstrates integrity, compassion, and respect when working with patients, families, and visitors.
- Protects the privacy and cofidentiality of patients, families, staff and the proprietary business and/or financial information of the organization by creating and maintaining a secure, respectful and trusting environment.
- Demonstrates a commitment to patients, families and staff by meeting the organiation’s attendance expectations as outlined in the Time and Attendance policy and departmental standards, including but not limited toreporting to work on time and managing unscheduled time off..
- Provides and oversees the delivery of renal replacement therapies to the end stage renal disease and acute renal failure patients.
- Assesses patient are needs.
- Delegates to meet patient care needs as appropriate.
- Evaluates patient response to daily treatment plan.
- Implements treatment plan changes using Clinical Guidelines for End Stage Renal Disease patient management.
- Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary team.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
- Identifies issues related to quality of care and maintains an ongoing awareness and participation in unit improvement activities.
- Supports organization and Renal Services quality initiatives. Collects quality data as needed.
- Orientates patients and families to the unit.
- Utilizes conflict resolution skills to resolve patient/family issues.
- Actively facilitates high level of patient satisfaction.
- Contributes to the work environment characterized by appropriate attitude, dedication to excellence, team work and meeting the needs of patients and families.
- Uses organizational resources, policies and procedures to achieve patient care goals and to resolve work-related problems.
- Maintains an awareness of patient rights to privacy and confidentiality and assures responsibility for carrying out the guidelines defined in the organizations Patient Rights Policy.
- Advance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-services and workshops.
- Adheres to the organization’s standard for attendance.
- Vacation or personal time off is scheduled in advance according to departmental policy and union contract.
- Must be able to take on-call as scheduled.
- Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate and thorough record of patient care.
- Adheres to organizational and renal services documentation policies and procedures.
- Enters data and updates orders into Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Accurately and appropriately documents patient treatment data, response to treatment, medications administered, treatment complications, and patient status within the Electronic Medical Record
- Participates in orientation of new staff.
- May serve as preceptor to new RNs, LPN, and Hemodialysis Technicians.
- Serves as a clinical resource to LPNs and Hemodialysis Technicians
- Anticipates and provides the patient and family with education specific to the patient and family needs.
- Collaborates with appropriate team members to develop the education plan. Identifies barriers to learning.
- Educates patients/families regarding relevant disease processes and treatment plans.
- Utilized unit defined patient education protocol and patient education materials.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of organizational resources (phones, e-mails, internet, photocopies, supplies, etc).
- Demonstrates support of and contributes to a culture that allows staff to feel appreciated, included and valued.
- Demonstrates good communication skills.
- Maintain annual competency including but not limited to annual Health Assessment requirements, CPR competencies, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
- Minimum one year as Registered Nurse
- Previous hemodialysis experience preferred.
- Previous critical care experience preferred.
- Requires excellent customer service skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
- Successful completion of the orientation program.
- Completion of CVPH Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition Class within one year.
- Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.
