RN - Hemodialysis Evenings

867372 - Dialysis - CUH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Registered Nurse specialized in Hemodialysis for evening shifts. The RN will provide acute hemodialysis therapy in a hospital setting.

The role requires at least one year of related experience, current RN license, BLS, ACLS, and a strong focus on patient safety, documentation, and teamwork.

We offer competitive benefits, career growth, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program (Texas BON 217.1).
• Minimum of one year of experience in Acute Care Hemodialysis, Critical Care, or Peritoneal Dialysis.
• RN license, BLS, ACLS Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute hemodialysis therapy as prescribed for assigned patients.
• Assess and adjust treatment based on patient response and physician orders.
• Document and communicate patient status and changes to the care team.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of dialysis equipment and environment.
• Complete all required pre/post-treatment procedures and machine checks.

Skills

Hemodialysis RN

BLS

ACLS

English communication

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Description - RN - Hemodialysis Evenings (985306)

Job Description

RN - Hemodialysis Evenings - ( 985306 )

Description

Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

Full-Time Evenings 3 - 12 Hour Shifts

Why UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing acute hemodialysis therapy. They shall independently perform critical tasks in assessing, initiating, monitoring and terminating treatment in an acute hospital setting. The nursing care being provided is under the direction and in cooperation with the company's medical director and in accordance with physician orders, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, OSHA, HCFA, AAMI, JCAHO, CMS, federal, state and local regulations.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1).
  
• Experience
  Minimum of one (1) year of experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Acute Care Hemodialysis, Critical Care, or Peritoneal Dialysis
  
• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire and
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire
  

Preferred

• Education
  BSN preferred.
  
• Experience
  Two (2) years of experience preferred.
  
• Licenses and Certifications
  Certified Nephrology Nurse Certification preferred. Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures.
• Assesses patients' responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately physician. Communicates problems or concerns to appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as necessary.
• Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate transfusion policy.
• Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other staff to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately records all physician orders and treatment information in the individual patient medical record.
• Reports any significant patient information to the correct team member(s), including the physician.
• Appropriately and accurately completes any required documentation.
• Promotes and assists in maintaining a safe and clean working environment in order to maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics.
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to company policies and procedures.
• Completes all tasks necessary for the preparation of the dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.
• Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing, and quality assurance testing.
• Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
• Operates all hospital equipment appropriately and safely, provides minor trouble‑shooting when necessary, and follows hospital emergency procedures when required.
• Understands, conducts and documents appropriately dialysis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water machines, and complies with documentation/notification standards per company policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires use of considerable judgment in application of procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices and policies to work problems, organization, and administration of hospital activities.
• Work requires ability to maintain current customer service, nursing, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Work requires ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
• Work requires good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Work requires proficiency in the use of computer technology.
• Work requires ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Work requires frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other medical and/or non‑medical office support personnel to coordinate necessary information to provide optimal level of patient care.
• Work requires telephone contact with patients, referring physicians, and pharmaceutical representatives outside of UT Southwestern, vendors, and third party payees.
• Work requires constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping. Pushing and pulling heavy objects such as patient beds. Must be able to help lift and turn patients.
• Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills independently.
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, and a proficiency toward completing continuing and ongoing renal/nephrology education, as well as all required competency testing and skills validation.
• It requires prolonged periods of standing, the ability to bend (provisions to reduce bending, i.e. stool can be made available), to move machines and equipment > 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs up as high as 5 feet.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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