Hemodialysis RN

  • Pigeon Forge
  • Encompass Health
The Hemodialysis RN is responsible for: - Providing direct patient care to inpatients in need of hemodialysis - Supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift - Assessing and reassessing of patients - Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team - Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner - Creating a plan of care that is individualize to patient needs and is reflective of patient goals Jobcode: 101485 Qualifications License or Certification: - Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations - CPR certification - ACLS within 1 year of hire - CRRN certification preferred Minimum Qualifications: - Six months dialysis nursing experience required - One year of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred - Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. - Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. - Tablo dialysis machine Physical Requirements: - Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity. - Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment. Skills and Abilities: - Oral communication, written communication, fluency in English, active listening. - Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. - Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. - Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. - This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.