RN Registered Nurse - Dialysis Nurse

Company: Orchard Villa
Location: Oregon
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Orchard Villa, a 136 bed skilled nursing facility conveniently located near I-280 and Navarre Avenue, offers a warm and comfortable environment with staff committed to treating everyone like family- with compassion, respect and kindness. Orchard Villa has been a value part of the Oregon community for over 20 years. The facility offers almost exclusively private rooms, physician led specialty programs and an on-site hemodialysis unit in collaboration with Dialyze Direct.:

Education and Experience Requirements

• At least one year of Dialysis Experience Required
• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with an active RN license required
• Excellent organization and communication skills required
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure required
• Excellent customer service skills required
• CPR Certification required
• Basic computer skills required; experience with Point Click Care preferredIND1::::
  Position Overview:
  The Registered Nurse functions as a patient advocate. This position participates in a team approach, communicates pertinent clinical information to other team members and remains in compliance with all CDC personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  • Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the objectives of dialysis therapy
  • Cannulates and provides direct patient care
  • Trouble shoots machine alarm states and cannulation difficulties
  • Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the importance of water treatment for dialysis.
  • Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the practices and principles of dialyzer reuse
  • Assesses patients effectively recognizing needs and utilizes the appropriate nursing skills and resources to meet those needs
  • Completes primary patient documentation according to CDC standards and timeline
  • Reviews new patient teaching and ongoing education for the patients and documents information
  • Encourages patients to follow the prescribed dialysis treatment plan, gives explanations
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the medications utilized for the ESRD population
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and professional boundary guidelines
  • Reviews all verbal orders given by the physician for safety, completeness, and efficacy
  • Documents verbal orders according to CDC guidelines in the EMR
  • Actively works on quality initiatives to improve patient outcomesQualifications:
    
    • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
    • Current Ohio licensure
    • Current CPR certification
    • ICU or Med Surg experience preferred
    • Eligibility requirements apply for the sign-on bonusAs a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.:

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