Registered Nurse - Dialysis Job at Winona Health, Winona, MN 55987

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Job Description

Winona Health Services
Dialysis
Registered Nurse
0.50 FTE - 0.75 FTE, 40 - 60 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 5:00 am - 5:00 pm (10 Hour Shifts)
Weekends: Every Other Weekend
Holidays: Every Other Holiday

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a health care professional who is skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. They are adaptable to the myriad of needs of the individual and family during health and illness. The RN is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients having hemodialysis as well as being responsible for the direction of staff members assigned to them.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • The RN has an advanced understanding of the Nursing Practice Process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the dialysis patient which s/he uses while providing direct dare including physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and family.
  • The RN modifies the plan of care based on the needs of the patient, consults with the medical staff about changes in the patient’s condition and documents all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record.
  • Keeps updated on current nursing practice, medications, and legal issues related to patient-based services. Follows AAMI guidelines when preparing for dialysis.

Manages care of patients during dialysis including, but not limited to:

  • Monitors vitals, needle pressures, temperature of the machine, conductivity, transmembrane pressure of the dialyzer, ultrafiltration rate, and amount.
  • Administers blood and blood products and all dialysis medications.
  • Verifies patient’s allergies and medications.
  • Performs and documents assessments pre, during and post dialysis.

When acting as charge:

  • Acts as a resource to other staff, assessing patients, problem solving and patient placement.
  • Facilitates the assignment and delivery of nursing care.
  • Assures adequate staffing for the upcoming shift.
  • Assures that all staff are managing time wisely.
  • Delegates unit tasks to appropriate staff members and verifies that tasks are completed.
  • Assigns staff members to a specific function during emergency situations (codes, disasters, etc.).
  • Assists staff in accurately interpreting and supporting departmental philosophy, objective, policies, and procedures.
  • Keeps Nursing Manager informed in a timely manner regarding occurrences/incidents on shift.
  • Assures that the time schedules, staffing summaries, and census sheets are maintained with current information.
  • Is knowledgeable of changing acuity levels and directs the physician to which patient they should see next.
  • Acts as the triage nurse.
  • Follows recommended infection control procedures when caring for patients.
  • Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of the patient, taking necessary precautions as warranted.
  • Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
  • Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Assists in gathering performance improvement data as requested/assigned.
  • Participates in the quality control of reprocessing equipment and dialysis machines.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing
  • CPR Certification
  • Participation in ongoing continuing education process
  • RN License - MN
  • Verbalizes role in codes
  • Completes and passes the “Ishihara Test for Color Deficiency” prior to employment.
  • Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database (Cerner, EMR, American Data)

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

  • One year RN experience in a Dialysis Unit is preferred but not required

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Chief Human Resources Officer to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Experience

Preferred
  • 1 year(s): Dialysis RN Experience

Education

Required
  • Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • BLS
  • Registered Nurse

Skills

Required
  • Computer Skills

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