National Float Pool - Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN

Job Title

Registered Nurse - National

Job Code

756

Labor Code

C101

Department

Operations - Dialysis

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

EEO Code

2

Reports To

Director, Operational Excellence

Date (Revision)

December 16, 2021

GROWTH

- Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.

- Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.

- Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.

OUTCOMES

- Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.

- May assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.

- Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.

- Provide patient education and follow up as needed.

- Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

- Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.

- Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

- Complete patient admission process as outlined in policy and procedure, collaborating with team members regarding real or potential problems or needs relative to the treatment provided.

- Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.

- Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites per protocol.

- Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or clinic's Administrator as appropriate.

- Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.

- Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.

- Use personal protective equipment as necessary.

- Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.

- Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing ratios per state regulations and effective patient care, under the direction of the Administrator.

- Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

PARTNERSHIPS

- Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.

- Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.

- Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.

- Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION

- Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.

- May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.

- Assist with staff training as requested.

- Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.