Dialysis Registered Nurse - St. Joseph Acutes

GROWTH

· Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalization.

· Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately.

· Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.

· May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.

· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.

OUTCOMES

· Administer medications as ordered by the physician..

· Provide patient education and follow up as needed.

· Assist with program‘s target goals in meeting quality metrics for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

· Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.

· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, hospital policy, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

· Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, to include second verification as required.

· Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.

· Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.

· Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.

· Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.

· Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.

· Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.

· Use personal protective equipment as necessary.

· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures, as required by hospital.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

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· Demonstrate effective staffing based on acuity, skill mix and company guidelines.

· Ensure provision of dialysis related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.

· Participate in all surveys as required.

· Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.

· Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.

· Inform Supervisor, Medical Director or Physician and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.

· Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure and understand technical operations to troubleshoot problems independently.

· Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters and document as required.

PARTNERSHIPS

· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician.

· Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.

· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

· Address patient concerns timely and professionally; following hospital policy.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION

· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend and complete all company and hospital required in-service and continuing education.

· May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.

· Assist with staff training as requested.

· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.