Role Overview: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care across multiple dialysis modalities, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and Apheresis, ensuring quality and safety in accordance with policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform a broad range of dialysis and renal replacement therapies with limited supervision.
- Supervise and educate Patient Care Technicians, clerical staff, and ICU staff regarding CRRT.
- Assess patient responses, adjust treatments accordingly, and communicate with physicians and healthcare team to coordinate care.
- Document treatment details accurately in patient and hospital records.
- Prepare and operate dialysis and Apheresis equipment, conduct safety and calibration tests, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Ensure infection control by cleaning and disinfecting equipment and work areas.
- Participate in quality activities, staff meetings, and training; act as a resource for staff on dialysis-related issues.
- Report adverse events, incidents, and unusual occurrences following protocol.
- Support compliance with laws, policies, and safety standards, including on-call rotations and physical demands.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Current state RN licensure with at least one year of RN experience.
- Minimum 6 months nephrology experience to work independently in dialysis and Apheresis services.
- Strong assessment skills, with ICU experience preferred.
- Certification in Nephrology or Apheresis Nursing encouraged.
- Knowledge of dialysis equipment, safety testing, and infection control procedures.
- Leadership abilities to supervise staff; proficiency in documentation and time management.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification; ACLS preferred.