Dialysis RN - Full Time - Day Shift (4/10's)

About this role

Time Type: Full time Hours per Pay Period: 80 Shift: Day Shift 10-40 Minimum: $47.82 USD Maximum: $71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job) Department: Medical Care Unit Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description: Dialysis RN

The Dialysis Registered Nurse provides and coordinates safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients requiring acute dialysis services at Bay Area Hospital. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of dialysis treatment while managing the patient’s clinical condition, vascular access, prescribed therapies, and dialysis equipment.

The Dialysis RN serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff, providers, patients, and families and supports the safe and effective operation of Bay Area Hospital’s dialysis program. This position participates in staff education, competency validation, policy and procedure development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and performance improvement activities, and ongoing evaluation of dialysis services.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital.  Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital.  Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.  Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dialysis Registered Nurse provides and coordinates safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients requiring acute dialysis services at Bay Area Hospital. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of dialysis treatment while managing the patient’s clinical condition, vascular access, prescribed therapies, and dialysis equipment.

The Dialysis RN serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff, providers, patients, and families and supports the safe and effective operation of Bay Area Hospital’s dialysis program. This position participates in staff education, competency validation, policy and procedure development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and performance improvement activities, and ongoing evaluation of dialysis services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving hemodialysis and other assigned renal replacement therapies in accordance with provider orders, Hospital policies, standards of nursing practice, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Performs comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments before, during, and following dialysis treatment, including evaluation of hemodynamic status, vascular access, fluid status, treatment response, and potential complications. • Develops, implements, evaluates, and documents individualized nursing plans of care in collaboration with physicians, primary nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. • Initiates, monitors, adjusts, and discontinues dialysis treatments in accordance with provider orders, approved protocols, established competencies, and RN scope of practice. • Monitors vascular access and recognizes signs of access dysfunction, infection, bleeding, infiltration, or other complications and initiates appropriate intervention and escalation. • Administers medications, blood products, and prescribed fluids associated with dialysis treatment in accordance with Hospital policy and provider orders; monitors and documents patient response and promptly addresses adverse reactions. • Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions, including emergency response measures, provider notification, and collaboration with the patient’s interdisciplinary care team. • Provides age-appropriate patient and family education regarding dialysis treatment, kidney disease, vascular access care, treatment expectations, and other identified learning needs. • Coordinates dialysis care with physicians, nursing units, pharmacy, laboratory, Case Management, and other Hospital departments to promote continuity, timely treatment, and safe transitions of care. • Serves as a clinical resource to Hospital staff regarding dialysis procedures, renal patient care, dialysis order sets, treatment requirements, and appropriate escalation of clinical concerns. • Maintains clinical competency and expertise in dialysis nursing practices, equipment, technology, infection prevention, emergency procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Performs required dialysis equipment and water-quality safety checks in accordance with Hospital policy, manufacturer requirements, and applicable standards, including appropriate testing, documentation, and escalation of results outside established parameters. • Ensures dialysis equipment, supplies, medications, and treatment areas are appropriately prepared, maintained, cleaned, and stored in accordance with infection prevention, safety, manufacturer, and regulatory requirements. • Provides appropriate clinical direction and delegation to other members of the patient care team within applicable scope-of-practice requirements. • Supports orientation, competency validation, education, and ongoing development of staff involved in the care of dialysis patients. • Provides dialysis-related education to Hospital staff when new processes, equipment, regulatory requirements, or standards of care are implemented. • Participates in the development, review, and implementation of dialysis policies, procedur

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