Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

Mass General Brigham Incorporated.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated in Massachusetts is seeking a Dialysis RN responsible for patient care predominantly for geriatric patients. Key duties include assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care plans, managing complications, and providing education on dialysis treatment. Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing, possess a Registered Nurse state license, have BLS certification, and ideally 2-3 years of hemodialysis experience. The position is onsite, and the organization offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid state license.
• 2-3 years of hemodialysis experience required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care primarily to a geriatric population.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Teach patients and families about dialysis treatment.
• Report patient care issues to management.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Stress management

Ability to perform multiple tasks

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Dialysis machine

Medical equipment

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel. )Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**A Dialysis RN is responsible for delivery of patient care to a mainly geriatric population through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching, activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases and uses. Provides written assessment of patient on admission documents nursing interventions, patient response, effectiveness and complications and summarizes information on discharge. Summarizes assessment data and makes a nursing care plan which is written and communicated to other patient care providers. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patient. Functions within limits of State Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. Assesses, plans and implements instruction for patient and family need for patient and family with an emphasis on dialysis treatment. Reports patient care or management problems to Clinic Manager and/or Supervisor when necessary and investigates and intervenes in problem situations reporting appropriate information. Understands and applies theoretical applications of hemodialysis and routines of treatment procedures. Recognizes and implements corrective procedures for complications of treatment. Performs on-site specific lab testing maintaining appropriate records and controls. Demonstrates understanding and application of dietary and medication management issues for ESRD patients. Demonstrates a working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the Chronic Care patient population. Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self-growth, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes. Completes annual nursing competencies. Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for patients. Interview/communication techniques are age-appropriate.**Qualifications****Education** Associate's Degree Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree Nursing preferred **Licenses and Credentials** Registered Nurse - State LicenseBLS - required **Experience** 2-3 years Hemodialysis experience required**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** - Must be able to demonstrate adequate technical skills and judgment to function unsupervised during day shift, evening shift, and weekend hours.- Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.- Ability to handle stress and work in emergency situations.- Ability to use of fingers and hands to operate all department-related equipment as described on the Department checklist.- Additionally, must use beeper, telephone, calculator, fax, and other related office equipment.- Ability to Stand and walk approximately ninety percent (90%) of shift, with frequent climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and helping to lift objects and/or patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) or more pounds.- Ability to bend, twist, crouch, squat, pull, push, reach, and remain stationary for short period of times and perform repetitive motions.- Ability to use hands, fingers, arms and wrists, hearing, smell, and verbal skills are required in order to perform job duties.- Ability to differentiate colors.**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**One Hospital Road**Scheduled Weekly Hours**36**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Rotating (United States of America)**Pay Range**- /**Grade**RN6400At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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