Registered Nurse Lead - Kidney Center (Dialysis)

POSITION PURPOSE

• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Associate Degree: Nursing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 9 months of Dialysis experience with previous nursing experience or minimum of 12 months Dialysis experience.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.

• Must successfully obtain Certified Nephrology Nurse or Certified Dialysis Nurse Specialty credentials within 2 years of assuming the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

• The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy.

• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.

• Demonstrates positive communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.

• Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.

• Coordinates patient teaching and appointments such as Vascular Access and Transplant.

• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.

• Maintains and organizes department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner.

• Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.

• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.

• Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

• Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.

• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.

• Facilitates the patient schedules per their request.

• Communicates to Nurse Manager any on-going issues, such as:  staffing concerns, broken dialysis machines, water issues, supplies and/or equipment.