Dialysis RN: Lead Compassionate Patient Care

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Dialysis Services across the Regional and Northport campuses. In this role, you will provide compassionate nursing care in a fully staffed 24-hour dialysis environment with multiple bays and daily patient treatments.

You will supervise LPNs and non-licensed staff, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in PI activities to improve patient outcomes. BSN preferred; ACLS/PALS may be required based on unit needs.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama RN license or multi-state license.
• BLS Provider training required.
• ACLS/PALS certifications recommended for certain units.
• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Assesses condition on admission and ongoing to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
• Plans, provides and documents patient and family education.
• Evaluates and reevaluates patient care; coordinates with patient, family and team for outcomes.
• Assigns and delegates nursing care based on patient needs and team capabilities.
• Applies safety principles during care delivery.
• Documents observations and changes in the care plan; provides handoffs and participates in huddles.
• Supports PI activities and implements improvements as needed.
• Performs competency checks as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Patient education

Safety compliance

Education

RN license (Alabama)

BLS Provider

ACLS

PALS

BSN preferred / Associates required

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Dialysis Services across the Regional and Northport campuses. In this role, you will provide compassionate nursing care in a fully staffed 24-hour dialysis environment with multiple bays and daily patient treatments.

You will supervise LPNs and non-licensed staff, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in PI activities to improve patient outcomes. BSN preferred; ACLS/PALS may be required based on unit needs.