Valley Dialysis RN

driscoll; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Health System in Texas seeks a dedicated Dialysis Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the dialysis unit, applying professional standards and the nursing process.

BSN preferred, Texas RN license, minimum two years dialysis experience; BLS/CPR certification required; opportunities to grow and potentially serve as Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in dialysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to dialysis patients using the nursing process.
• Deliver care within Texas Nursing Practice Act and ANA guidelines.
• May function as Charge Nurse in the Dialysis Unit as required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing process

Clinical judgement

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (TX)

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Dialysis RN is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) who provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line or clinic department. The Dialysis nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas Nursing Practice Act scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System's vision and mission of excellence and integrated care delivery. The Dialysis nurse practices within the established standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies and guidelines reflective of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and their specialty service line. The Dialysis nurse completes specific duties and maintains current competence in the skills and nursing practice according to the service line or area of primary work assignment. He / She may also function as a Charge Nurse in the Dialysis Unit and is accountable to the unit supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

LICENSE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two years' experience in dialysis.

CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained. May onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and then transition to AHA upon first renewal.
• Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC) according to Attachment A
  • ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity but must be completed within time frames specified on Attachment A and continuously maintained ongoing.
• National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 4 years of hire date for eligible role and continuously maintained thereafter.