Encompass Health is hiring: Dialysis RN in Altamonte Springs

Dialysis RN

FULL TIME!

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs

Tremendous professional abilities

Life-changing results

BE THE CONNECTION.

In your role as a Dialysis RN you'll have the opportunity to be the connection between your strong professional abilities and exceptional patient care that sets the standard. Apply your outstanding skills and knowledge in a different, more meaningful way. Make the most of your unique combination of talent, passion, and ambition with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

Dialysis RN

• Oversees performance of safe and effective dialysis following all applicable guidelines.

• Ensures that dialysis procedure consents are obtained, and dialysis orders are written prior to the initiation of dialysis and are implemented and administered correctly.

• Assesses and reassesses the patient's condition and response to dialysis treatment.

• Communicates abnormal findings of assessment and/or changes in patient condition to physician and/or primary care nurse or nursing management.

• Documents care and changes in patient condition; takes appropriate actions when needed.

• Documents completion of nursing interventions, results of assessments, and patients' response to care and services received.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all policies including, but not limited to, care of the dialysis patient, medication administration and patient care activities.

• Considers patient safety and takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks for the patient.

• Considers patient comfort and need to control pain when planning and delivering patient care.

• Communicates and collaborates with other departments to coordinate care.

• Successfully completes all assigned training on or before due date and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on new responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk/problem prone/or low volume procedures including but not limited to waived testing, application of restraints, and emergency response techniques.

• Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order, meeting all regulatory requirements.

• Adheres to all infection prevention practices and demonstrates best practice principles for dialysis vascular and peritoneal access care.

• Support nursing staff in education and performance of peritoneal dialysis procedures.

• Precepts nurses on dialysis equipment and dialysis standards of care.

• Provides education to patients on dialysis.

• Identifies specific discharge needs and communicates with Case Manager.

• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.

• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.

• Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.

• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints, or harassment immediately

Credentials:

• Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations.

• BLS certification required.

• ACLS within 1 year of hire or upon hire if required by state regulation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months dialysis nursing experience required.

• One year of experience inpatient hospital setting preferred. Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Machines, Equipment Used:

• General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.

• Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. Tablo dialysis machine.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.

• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.

• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring

• equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.

• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.

• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

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Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.

• Handicapped accessible.

• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

• Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.

• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.

• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.

• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one if eligible, including:

• Benefits that begin when you do.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us:

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: e proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.

To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com

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