Registered Nurse - Dialysis - PRN Days - Stoughton LTACH
Company: Pam Health
Location: Stoughton
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - DialysisDialysis Nurses are responsible for
overseeing dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from
acute or chronic kidney failure as ordered by
physicians.RESPONSIBILITIES Checking and recording patients vitals
before, during, and after dialysis treatment. Primes dialyzer and
bloodlines. Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
treatments are administered to patients correctly. Monitoring
patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse
reactions. Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.
Cannulates accesses and cleans and dresses permanent and temporary
catheters. Secures, analyzes, and reports lab work. Preparing and
updating nursing care plans. Promptly notifying the appropriate
medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis
treatments. Working with the Dialysis Technicians to ensure that
dialysis machines and equipment are set up/cleaned correctly.
Teaching patients and their family members how to operate home
dialysis machines should they decide on home dialysis therapy.
Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease
management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on
assignment setting.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Training: State
license to practice nursing. Certification through the Nephrology
Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) is preferred but not
required. Proven experience working as a Dialysis Nurse. Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) certification is preferred but not required.Experience: One
year dialysis experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent
analytical, problem-solving, and observation skills. The ability to
operate dialysis machines. The ability to remain calm in stressful
situations. Patient and compassionateABOUT USPAM Health is
committed to being the most trusted source for post-acute services
in every community it serves by utilizing experienced and dedicated
staff to provide high quality patient care and customer service.
With over 44 Long Term Acute Care and Rehabilitation hospitals and
16 Outpatient Clinics currently in operation across the country, we
are proud to offer services including comprehensive wound care,
aquatic therapy, ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain
management and much more.Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a
collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with
exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our
competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent
insurance options, you will also have opportunities for
professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.We
are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider
joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by
being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment
to visit us online at www.postacutemedical.com for a comprehensive
look at how we're able to positively impact our local
communities.PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredBasic
Life SupportRegistered NursePreferredAdv Cardiovascular LifeSpby
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