RN - Hemodialysis Part Time Evenings

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Descrizione del lavoro

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for hemodialysis, evenings. The role involves providing acute hemodialysis therapy in an acute hospital setting under physician orders and departmental policies.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree with RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications, with BSN preferred. Experience in acute care hemodialysis or similar dialysis settings is valued. This position requires strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Competenze

• RN license required upon hire
• BLS certification required upon hire
• ACLS certification required upon hire
• BSN preferred

Mansioni

• Provide acute hemodialysis therapy as prescribed
• Monitor and document patient treatment and response
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain a safe and clean dialysis environment and equipment

Formazione

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

RN - Hemodialysis Part Time Evenings - 2 - 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
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

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 as