Chronic Registered Nurse

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company

Walla Walla (WA)

On-site

USD 70,257 - 71,635

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a Chronic Registered Nurse for a 3-month contract in Walla Walla, WA. The role includes providing and coordinating care for patients with End Stage Kidney Disease and supervising patient care. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of nephrology nursing experience and current state licensure. This role requires onsite work and involves physical demands associated with patient care. Competitive pay rate of $51 - 52 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN in the last two years.
Chronic hemodialysis experience required.

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates clinically competent care for assigned patients.
Participates in decision-making and quality improvement activities.
Administers medications as prescribed.

Skills

Nephrology Nursing experience

Chronic hemodialysis experience

CPR BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current appropriate state licensure

Job description

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Job Title:Chronic Registered Nurse
Location:Walla Walla, WA
Duration: 3 months
Work Type: Onsite
Pay range: $51 - 52/hr

Purpose And Scope:

This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.
As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Job Title:Chronic Registered Nurse
Location:Walla Walla, WA
Duration: 3 months
Work Type: Onsite
Pay range: $51 - 52/hr

Purpose And Scope:

This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.
As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, and state and federal regulations.
Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post post-hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/families’ basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
Serves as a resource for the health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

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.
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
Day-to-day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.

Supervision:

Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:
Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
Must have a minimum of 9 months of experience as an RN.
Must have a minimum of 3 months of experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as an RN.

Education And Licensure:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

Experience And Required Skills:

1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as an RN.
Chronic hemodialysis experience required

Notes:

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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