Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis | PRN

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse specializing in dialysis to provide care and training for patients on maintenance dialysis. You will work varied shifts, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires RN license and dialysis experience is preferred; certification options are available. You will collaborate with nephrologists and the care team to promote education and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be an RN with an active license.
• Dialysis or nephrology experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides and maintains dialysis treatments and patient care.
• Oversees and delegates to department staff.
• Ensures compliance with water room equipment operation and safety policies.
• Documents in patient records per policy and procedures.
• Promotes a compliant environment with CMS/ESRD and QA processes.
• Collaborates with Medical Director, nephrologists, patients and families to coordinate care.
• Educates patients about dialysis processes and self-care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

RN license in state of practice

Dialysis certification preferred

Job description

Location:Avera Dialysis-Sioux FallsWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$32.50 - $48.50Position HighlightsVaried Shifts-PRNYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewProvides care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis Dialysis treatment is provided within the scope of nursing practice. Home dialysis nurses provide major portions of self- care and home dialysis training for dialysis patients and/or their caregivers.What you will doPerforms and maintains knowledge and proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments.Provides oversight and delegation to department staffUnderstands and ensures compliance related to water room equipment operation and function.Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Documents in the patient record according to departmental policy/procedure.Promotes and maintains documentation and an environment that is in compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies, including CMS/ESRD-Renal Network, and Quality Assurance and Process Improvement efforts.Coordinates care of patients in collaboration with Medical Director, Nephrologist, patients, families, other nursing staff and all ancillary departments.Acts as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with the patient, family, and health care providers in providing patient care.Identifies patient/family learning needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients. Provides patient education related to, but not limited to, the dialysis process and procedures related to that process, including care and management of dialysis accesses.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire orSpecialty Certification - The American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) Upon HireDialysis experience or critical care experience1-3 years nursing experience if functioning as a home dialysis nurse and an additional 3 months experience in each of the specific modalities (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for which the nurse will provide self-care trainingExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].