Acute Dialysis RN

EVN Dialysis Center LLC; Menifee (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading dialysis center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to manage patient care and treatment activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in hemodialysis, possess a valid CA RN License, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing dialysis procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• One-year experience in hemodialysis required.
• Ability to complete training and demonstrate competencies in dialysis procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct care of dialysis patients and procedures.
• Administer medications and document patient assessments.
• Supervise technicians and ensure safety during treatments.

Skills

Leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

CA Registered Nurse License

American Heart Association BLS Provider

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualifications:

1. One-year experience in hemodialysis required
2. Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
3. CA Registered Nurse License - Required
4. American Heart Association BLS Provider - Required
5. Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate leadership potential

Must be able to complete training and demonstrate competencies in machine setup, initiation, and termination of treatment, monitoring of patient, and other functions necessary to complete a dialysis procedure.

Responsibilities include:

Patient Treatment Activities:

1. Manage and direct care of fistula, shunts, grafts, and dialysis catheters. Understand care procedures and appropriate actions during access problems. Perform venipunctures, shunt care, and dressing changes.
2. Ensure proper management of dialysis treatments for all patients under care.
3. Administer and document medications, assess patient needs for PRN medications, and respond accordingly.
4. Document assessments, evaluate, and respond to adverse reactions.
5. Obtain and execute physician orders promptly and accurately.
6. Perform lab procedures, including requisitioning, centrifuging, and specimen collection. Handle blood specimens using universal precautions, especially with hepatitis and bloodborne pathogen carriers.
7. Implement individual patient care plans as prescribed, evaluate outcomes continuously.
8. Understand and interpret lab values, explain issues to patients and staff.
9. Monitor and evaluate patient signs, symptoms, and reactions, and take appropriate actions.
10. Instruct patients and relatives on home care per physician’s instructions.
11. Maintain medication logs.
12. Supervise technicians to ensure completion of assignments.
13. Conduct frequent patient rounds to ensure safety.

Other Patient Care Activities:

1. Ensure all equipment tests are completed before dialysis initiation.
2. Perform spot checks on machines and patients during dialysis to ensure safety and quality care.
3. Check crash cart daily, per policy.

Additional duties include:

1. Assist in maintaining inventory of stock medications.
2. Perform and document initial nursing assessments for newly admitted patients.
3. Demonstrate teaching skills regarding treatment procedures.
4. Understand, perform, and lead emergency procedures.
5. Assist in training and evaluating new employees.
6. Maintain an empathetic attitude, counsel patients, and promote compliance.
7. Exemplify professionalism and support center policies.
8. Report defective equipment and maintain a safe environment.
9. Report and address inappropriate conduct or behavior.
10. Follow safety practices and universal precautions.
11. Implement rules and regulations for staff, patients, and visitors.
12. Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.