Dialysis RN Travel Assignment

S & M Med Travel Agency, Inc; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico is seeking a qualified Hemodialysis Staff Nurse. The role entails patient care including dialysis treatment initiation, monitoring during procedures, and ensuring proper machine operation. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and possess active RN licensure along with one year of outpatient hemodialysis experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing the best possible care and compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of training/experience in an outpatient hemodialysis setting.
• Basic Life Support CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, setup, and operation of dialysis machines.
• Pre- and post-dialysis nursing evaluations of patients.
• Monitor patients throughout their hemodialysis treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Dialysis machine operation

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse

Job description

At SMMTA, Inc, we think big when it comes to your compensation! We are resolute in seeing that you receive the best possible wages and associated benefits for your employment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Hemodialysis Staff Nurse SUPERVISOR: Administrative Director of Nursing

Job Summary: A Hemodialysis Staff Nurse is a qualified Registered Nurse who performs patient care and related duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Administrative Nursing Director, including assisting and supervising Dialysis Technicians.

Qualifications:·

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse

• Training and/or experience (one year preferred) in an outpatient hemodialysis setting

Job Specific Accountabilities: The statements below describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to be a complete list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be delegated as required.

1. Start-up, set-up, operation, rinse and disinfection of dialysis machines.

2. Priming of dialyzers including all safety checks related to the reuse of dialyzers.

3. Pre- and post-dialysis nursing evaluation of patients, including sign-off after each dialysis shift on treatment records for assigned patients.

4. Initiates and discontinues dialysis treatment on all assigned patients.

5. Monitors patients throughout their hemodialysis treatment including vital signs, machine checks, emergency intervention and tends to miscellaneous patient needs.

6. Administration of medications to patients per physician order.

7. Neat and legible charting of treatment information, meds, routine tests, etc. per procedure.

8. Implementation and sign-off of physician orders.

9. Cleaning of dialysis machines, patient chairs and other ancillary equipment as needed.

10. Routine and non-routine EKG monitoring for symptomatic patients if there is a monitor or defibrillator on site.

11. Maintains Basic Life Support CPR Certification which includes CPR and other resuscitative measures as indicated and operation of the AED where appropriate as prompted in emergency situations.

12. Restocking of supplies, set-ups, meds, etc. as needed.

13. Performance of lab assignment including preparation and labeling of blood and other specimens, hematocrits, chemstrips, etc. per procedure.