Ventura Acute Registered Nurse

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals’ policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities.Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting.Assesses patients’ responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan.Delivers safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner.Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts.Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient’s response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions.Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record.Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments.Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor troubleshooting when necessary.Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis related patient/equipment complications.Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager.Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures.Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.Other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.Direct patient care, interaction with patients, outpatient clinicians, hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned hospitals and facilities.Position requires on-call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays.There is potential for exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material.Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment > 200lbs (with assistance).SUPERVISION:Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.EDUCATION:Current appropriate state licensure.Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements in nephrology.Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed.Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:One year RN experience required.Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently.Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.ICU experience preferred but not required.Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient.BLS CPR Recognition.ACLS CPR Recognition preferred.Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others.EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace.

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