Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Community Rehabilitation Hospital South
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Dialysis Nurse - Full Time
Community Rehabilitation Hospital South
Monday-Friday, 40 Hours Per Week
$10,000 Sign on Bonus!
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Our Staff Can Expect:
Community Rehabilitation Hospital South is a 44-bed inpatient
rehabilitation hospital on the south side of Indianapolis, a
patient-focused, specialized rehabilitation hospital dedicated to
the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced a
loss of function due to an injury or illness such as brain and
spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, amputation and multiple trauma.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Dialysis RN works with Nephrology medical practitioners to
provide high-quality care to patients in need of dialysis related
therapy. The Dialysis Nurse collaborates closely with medical
practitioners, dieticians, social workers, and vascular access
departments to meet dialysis patient care needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
--- Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient
needs.
--- Evaluates progress and outcomes.
--- Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
--- Coordinates care among the healthcare team.
--- Demonstrate competent skills to perform renal replacement
therapy treatments per nephrologist orders. The Dialysis RN will
perform appropriate patient assessments, evaluation, ongoing
monitoring, and nursing interventions in accordance with
organizational policies and procedures.
--- Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed
supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrates knowledge of
nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal
replacement therapy.
--- Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good
working order per policy.
--- Provides patient and family teaching as it pertains to the
treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout
the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge.
--- Provides direct care appropriate to condition and age of the
patient.
--- Works cooperatively and actively participates with other
members of the interdisciplinary team.
--- Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement
(CQPI).
--- May provide input into the budgetary planning process and
contributes to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided
by the department and hospital.
--- Provides education to the clinical staff as it pertains to the
treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures.
--- Communicates employee observations and suggestions related to
opportunities for improvement and staff
educational needs.
--- Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
--- Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
--- Responsible for personal and professional development.
--- Maintains ethical practices and HIPAA requirements.
--- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding
department operations, fire safety and infection control. Maintains
medical staff rules/requirements, as well as regulatory body
standards.
--- Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and scope of
practice.
--- Actively participates in team conferences.
--- Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to
medical necessity in the medical record.
--- Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff
and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
--- Supports the leadership of the hospital in a professional
manner and acts as a role model.
--- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Keywords: Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, Greenwood , Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Greenwood, Indiana
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