Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - Chandler
U.S. Renal Care, Inc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
  
• Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted to the appropriate corporate personnel in a timely manner.
  
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the acute program and hospital.
  
• Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
  
• Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
  
• Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
  
• Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.
  
• Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites per protocol.
  
• 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.
  
• 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 JCAHO, CMS, DPH and OSHA surveys as required.
  
• Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician instructions.
  
• Inform Acute Manager or Administrator 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 resolve minor problems independently.
  
• Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions and provide appropriate documentation.
  
• Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.
  
• Assure proper coordination of care between hospitals and outpatient dialysis facilities as applicable.
  
• Maintain communication and continuity of planned care when a patient is transferred to other company facilities.
  
• Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.
  

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements include:

• Current RN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• 12 months or more current nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment.
  

U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran.

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