RN-Hemodialysis

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Renal - Hemodialysis- Logan
• Shift: Days, Full-time
• Job ID: 183048
  
  

Overview

RN, Dialysis Unit

Allen Hospital

Full-time

7a-5p with call day shift; hours may vary

Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe and reliable patient care, in coordination with the healthcare team. The primary role of the RN is the execution of the nursing process in providing required care and evaluation of the care given. Responsibilities include assessment, nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Performance of these responsibilities requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking and skills based on principles of psychological, social, physical and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process.

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Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for the plan of care for a patient or group of patients, per unit standards and nursing care required for the specified patient population.
• Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration.
• Performs admission assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history, physical, and psycho-social assessment. Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care.
• Assumes responsibility for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual, with their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to verify priorities.
• Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures.
• Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being. Implements measures to promote a safe environment.
• Partners with healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care.
• Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program. Bachelors in Nursing preferred.
• Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency preferred.
• Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state. Specialty certification preferred.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment.
• Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training.