Dialysis Registered Nurse Charge - RN - Dialysis
Company: US Renal Care
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: May 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Dialysis Registered Nurse Charge - RNOUR MISSION
At U.S. Renal Care, we're changing the lives of everyone living
with kidney disease.
OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH
At USRC, we are building a culture of diversity and inclusion where
each employee has a voice, and every team member is valued for
their individual talents. Our common purpose is the pursuit of
excellence for our patients and our shared values lived out through
compassion for one another.
A PATH FOR SUCCESS
When you join U.S. Renal Care, your journey begins with training
programs to set each new employee on a course for success. Ongoing
development ensures every team member remains fully supported and
empowered to chart their career path towards growth and
opportunity.
INSPIRATION and GROWTH
USRC is also dedicated to open communication that fosters dialogue
and understanding of our vision and goals. We recognize and reward
innovation to inspire one another as we endeavor to lead our
industry in the highest quality of care for our patients.
U.S. Renal Care is currently looking for a Registered Nurse or RN
to be a Charge RN for our dialysis facility. The Charge Nurse is
proficient in providing hemodialysis therapies to patients with
chronic renal failure and is responsible for supervising staff
performing daily patient care. The Registered Nurse or RN must
possess the physical capabilities to successfully perform the job
as stated in the physical requirements. Adherence to all policies
and procedures is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Registered Nurse is responsible for overseeing dialysis nursing
services and functions as nursing supervisor
* May give direct patient care to the extent of performing
efficient, safe dialysis, but does not assume primary nursing
functions as performed by center staff, if allowed by state
regulations.
* Responds to all emergencies in clinic; be familiar with all
emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.
* Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.
* Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing
ratios per state regulations, under the direction of the
Administrator.
* Transcribe and implement physician's orders; assist physician
during patient rounds.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Current RN license in applicable state. License must be
maintained as current and in good standing.
* 12 months experience in providing nursing care, including 3
months of experience in providing nursing care to patients on
maintenance dialysis.
* CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
* Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
* Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
(See below)
* State Specific Regulations, Maryland
* Have six (6) months experience in dialysis.
* State Specific Regulations, New Jersey
* Have twelve (12) months full time experience in hemodialysis
obtained within the last twenty-four (24) months.
* State Specific Regulations, Texas
* Be a registered nurse with at least twelve (12) months of
clinical experience and have six (6) months experience in
hemodialysis subsequent to completion of the facility's training
program. The hemodialysis experience shall be within the last
twenty-four (24) months. Possessing a current certification from a
nationally recognized board in nephrology nursing or hemodialysis
may be substituted for the six (6) months experience in dialysis
obtained within the last twenty-four (24) months.
U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disabled/Veteran
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments, documenting
as required.
* Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing
ratios per state regulations, under the direction of the
Administrator.
* Complete and document monthly review of patient medication
profiles and administer medications as ordered by the
physician.
* Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all
required patient assessment and care planning activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Current nursing license in the applicable state.
* Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
* One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.
* Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.
HourlyEmployees of US Renal Care must be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of
employment. Individuals with medical or sincerely held religious
beliefs, practices or observances that prevent them from receiving
the COVID-19 vaccine may request an exemption to the COVID-19
vaccination requirement. This requirement does not apply to
positions that are 100% remote and have no direct interaction with
patients or staff.McAllenTexas
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