Wooster Community Hospital is hiring: Dialysis RN-PRN, hours vary in Wooster

Dialysis RN

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Dialysis RN is responsible for conducting inpatient hemodialysis treatments in coordination with the Dialysis Program Coordinator and nephrology. In this role, the individual will utilize policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective hemodialysis treatment as prescribed by the nephrologist. The Dialysis RN will communicate and report patient concerns, and changes with the clinical team, to include physicians and the Dialysis Program Coordinator, in a timely manner. The Dialysis RN is responsible for collaboration with the Staff RN through pre and post reporting to ensure safe and effective care. In addition, the Dialysis RN will provide appropriate patient education, care, and support for renal failure patients.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Critical Care, Dialysis Coordinator

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Ohio RN licensure

• 1 year Acute or 2 years Chronic dialysis RN experience

• American Heart Association BLS

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• BSN

• Familiarity with NxStage System One

• Clinical expertise in vascular access

• American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of hire

Dialysis RN Operations

In conjunction with Dialysis Program Coordinator

a. Perform safe and effective hemodialysis treatments within the facility.

b. Notify the Dialysis Coordinator of any additional supply needs, shortages, or concerns.

c. Participates in ongoing educational and professional growth opportunities within the

department.

d. Annual and ongoing competency validation to assure proficiency in performing

assigned tasks.

e. Accepts feedback as an opportunity for growth and development.

f. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of new policies and procedures,

practices, changes in practice, and initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting

attendance, reading of communication, required hospital education, and discussion with

departmental leadership and peers.

g. Demonstrates initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and

professional goals/objectives and determines methods to meet these goals and objectives.

h. Timely documentation and notification of all critical events.

PRN position-days and hours vary
PRN position-days and hours vary