Registered Nurse (RN) - PD

Catholic Health; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown is seeking an Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse to assess, monitor, and document patient care while operating dialysis equipment within a collaborative team.

The role requires a New York RN license and BLS; hemodialysis experience is essential, and a BSN is preferred. Catholic Health offers generous benefits including tuition assistance and a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualifications

• New York RN license and registration.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN degree preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor dialysis patients and document progress.
• Operate Fresenius 2008T dialysis machines.
• Document pre/post-dialysis assessments in Epic.
• Cannulate AVF/AVG and manage access.
• Maintain infection control in the dialysis unit.
• Coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Dialysis care

Critical care

Team collaboration

Assessment & documentation

Education

New York RN License

BSN preferred

Tools

Fresenius 2008T dialysis machines

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Job Details

Acute Hemodialysis REGISTERED NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and overall management of care.
• Familiarity with Fresenius 2008T dialysis machines
• Ambulatory Epic Outpatient EMR charting system
• Performs assessment of dialysis patients pre/post dialysis sessions
• Ability to cannulate AVF/AVG, access permacatheter required
• Monitoring and documentation of hemodialysis intra-dialytic treatments
• Initiation/Termination of dialysis treatments
• Familiar with infection control practices in a dialysis unit
• Knowledgeable of water treatment purification system
• Works collaboratively with other team members
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding blood and drug administration, incompatibilities, contraindications and adverse effects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year prior med/surge or critical care experience required
• 1 year hemodialysis experience required
• New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Salary Range

USD $58.91 - USD $64.91 /Yr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.