RN Dialysis Apheresis

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is looking for a registered nurse for the RN Dialysis Apheresis position, where you will take responsibility for patient care during the apheresis procedure. This role includes conducting patient assessments, administering medications, and educating patients about their care plan.

Applicants need an RN License and BLS Certification, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a focus on quality patient interactions and compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess RN License and BLS Certification.
• Strong communication skills necessary for patient interaction.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments upon patient admission.
• Administer medications according to hospital policies.
• Educate patients on their plan of care and infection control practices.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Proficient communication and interpersonal skills

Time management and organizational skills

Astute observational and assessment skills

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

Tools

Infusion pumps

Dinamaps

Hospital computer system

Job description

WORK SUMMARY

RN Dialysis Apheresis a professional caregiver, assumes responsibility, accountability for assigned patient group for a designated time frame and during dialysis apheresis procedure.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

DUTIES

• Conducts a comprehensive physiological and psychosocial assessment upon admission or upon assuming patient care.
• Completes focused reassessments according to hospital policy.
• Documents intervention implementation, noting exceptions/modifications and plan of care in the medical record.
• Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care in a safe and timely manner such as administering prescribed medications or carrying out procedures.
• Prioritizes the implementation of interventions based on patient’s condition.
• Notifies the physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Implements infection control practices.
• Maintains the environment of care consistent with Joint Commission requirements.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and review/audit processes.
• Consistently administers medications following the hospital’s policies to ensure safe medication administration and documents patient’s responses to medications.
• Maintains communication with other caregiving staff and performs proper hand‑off utilizing SBAR format to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Educates patient and caregiver on the plan of care as needed.
• Reviews general hospital and environmental policies with the patient and caregiver upon admission.
• Educates patients and caregivers regarding HAC and infection control practices and about medications and medical equipment.
• Documents all education provided to the patient/families.
• Identifies patient‑specific needs and problems.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop an individualized plan to achieve desired patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• RN License.
• BLS Certification.
• Basic nursing skills.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Astute observational and assessment skills.
• Utilization of proper body mechanics.
• Proper operation of infusion pumps, Dinamaps and fax machines.
• Knowledge and utilization of hospital computer system.

OTHER INFORMATION

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America).

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.