Who is Rendevor Dialysis
We are a family owned and operated company founded over 30 years ago by a Dialysis RN who believes everyone is entitled to excellent medical treatment from talented clinicians
Our Mission
To reduce the risk and burden of dialysis wherever its needed through dependable partnerships and care that fits each patients life
Whats In It For You
- competitive total rewards package above industry standards in most markets and we pride ourselves in providing a caring positive culture for our employees
- PRN Employees 401k with 100 employer match up to 4 with immediate vesting
- Extremely Competitive Pay
- Employer paid assistance program with complimentary counseling, wellness and legal sessions for employees and household members
- flexibility to coordinate your schedule to fit your availability with a one shift per month requirement
What Youll Do
- Perform the hemodialysis treatment procedure delivering safe efficient care of the highest quality and provides specialized registered nursing care in accordance with state law
- Using professional nursing knowledge base act as a resource for staff
- Utilize assessment skills, technical skills, collaborative skills, documentation skills and leadership qualities daily
- Work within a unit that is in San Francisco CA within San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; operates 3 Days per Week Monday Wednesday Friday
- Teamwork and coordinating care with the healthcare team; maintain strong relationships, regular communication and visibility with clients site Managed Healthcare DOCBOP etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent
- Current RN License for California & current CPR certification or within three months of hire
- Ability to read write speak understand and communicate in English
- One year of Hemodialysis RN experience is required; two to three years of experience preferred
- Experience must be within the past two years
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Understand basic renal function and consequences of renal failure; observe and record patient responses to renal failure and its treatments; perform thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation and feedback to the nurse in charge
- Show awareness of general course of all patients in the unit; draw upon knowledge to aid individual treatments
- Recognize changes in patients on dialysis and make necessary adjustments in their therapy; appropriately respond to emergencies, notify the nephrologist when necessary and seek direction
- Set correct priorities for patient care based on current knowledge; review and evaluate priorities as changes occur and convey these to appropriate staff members
- Develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate care plans for patients; utilize team approach; confer with patient, family, nurses, technicians, nephrologists, physicians, and dietitian when appropriate
- Assume primary nurse responsibilities as directed
- Communicate significant information to appropriate team members clearly, concisely and accurately; act as liaison between head nurse, staff and patients; assess problems and communicate with staff and patients regarding policies and procedures
- Document in a clear, concise and thorough manner; ensure all paperwork completed properly during shift
- Verify accuracy of all orders during treatment
- Perform all tasks necessary for safe, smooth and efficient operation of the unit: set up reuse, trash removal, water checks, opening/closing, mixing of bicarbonate + acid baths, cleaning machines and stations, bath distribution and other responsibilities as directed
- Administer medications when ordered; understand and teach principles of safe dosage in ESRD, reason for medication, possible side effects; ensure medications given properly and as ordered
- Obtain all laboratory specimens as ordered; perform routine tests; interpret implications of common lab results; confer with dietitian and nephrologist about abnormal findings when applicable
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately and follow through; ensure delegated responsibilities carried out in routine and emergency situations
- Assume day‑to‑day functions of Charge Nurse in absence
- Understand legal consequences of nursing actions both immediate and long term
- Promote education of patients and understanding of their disease and treatment
- Accurately assess patient readiness to learn; plan and implement appropriate teaching method; evaluate patient's learning; assist other staff in developing these skills
- Follow Rendevor policies and procedures for infection control; understand hazards associated with failure to follow procedures
- Participate in CPR as needed
- Contribute to harmonious and constructive relationships with all staff to promote positive and productive atmosphere
- Assume responsibility for special unit projects as directed by Charge Nurse
- Recommend changes in procedures when new knowledge indicates need for change in cooperation with Head Nurse
- Actively participate in unit's Quality Assurance Program
- Participate in IDT and QAPI committees and attend meetings as needed or requested
- Identify and report concerns, issues and opportunities for improvement when identified
- Participate in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification and scope of practice
- Participate in annual QAPI training and other continuing education as assigned and required
- Provide suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving
- Assist in building and maintaining a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality
- Report errors and near misses so steps can be taken to prevent recurrence
- Report negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff, patients and families
- Use evidence‑based guidelines and proper infection control practices
- Develop and/or participate in in‑service education programs
- Assist in orientation of new staff members as directed by Charge Nurse
- Participate in self and/or peer evaluation
- Ensure confidentiality of patient, employee and/or company information
- Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education
- Prepare daily dialysis logs and set‑ups for each shift of patients as directed
- Prepare records and files, laboratory reports as directed
- Stock and order necessary blood work supplies (eg blood tubes, requisitions and envelopes) as directed
- Help maintain neat and clean environment
- Check email at least weekly and respond appropriately and timely; use company‑provided email for all work‑related communications
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Supervision
This position will report to the Unit Leader
Background Check
The California Department of Corrections and all applicable law require a comprehensive background check for all employees working in this position; this background check will be conducted after an offer if any is made.
Work Environment
This role exists in a hospital or in the medical unit of a post acute or correctional facility; this role may include exposure to chemicals and blood borne pathogens; this role routinely involves the use of both medical and standard office equipment; this role cannot be performed remotely.
Physical Demands
- Required to perform essential functions: talk or hear, continually stand, frequently bend, walk, twist, crouch, use hands to handle, feel, reach; push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds
- Specific visual abilities required: close vision, ability to adjust focus
- Employee required to work full schedule: range of five to fifteen hours per day based on unit requirements (patient census, staffing needs, etc.)
Rendevor Dialysis is an Equal Opportunity Employer