AddressRN Chronic Dialysis
Location: Bronx, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Description:
Client is seeking a Registered Nurse who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center.
You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease.
If you haven’t considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.
Dialysis Experience is NOT required.
What you can expect:
Long term patient relationships. Build meaningful relationship with patients and their family in an intimate outpatient setting.
A team that feels and functions like a family. Staff RNs are a central part of a small interdisciplinary team of clinicians. Work alongside technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, physicians and the center manager.
Fun is one of our core values. Happier nurses = healthier patients.
Specialized, complex care. RNs deliver care to patients who are often dealing with multiple co-morbidities which require unique treatment plans and the ability to leverage a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge.
Fast paced. Our RNs oversee up to 12 patients at a given time, and up to 3 Patient Care Technicians who assist with patient observations, measuring stats and machine set-up. You will work hard with your head, heart and hands each day.
Clinical leader: Client has the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS’s standards in the government’s two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.
Skills:
At least one year of dialysis experience within the last five years is required
Experience assessing, trouble shooting and making sound recommendations in stressful situations
Excellent communication skills to listen and communicate with patients and teammates
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience
Licensure:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Graduate Nurse pre-licensure available in some locations
Education:
Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N); three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree
Languages:
English Read Write Speak
Skills:
Required
BLS (CPR)
DIALYSIS
REGISTERED NURSE
Additional:
CRITICAL CARE
MACHINE SET-UP
RN
ICU
OUTPATIENT
PATIENT CARE
MICROSOFT WORD
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
