Solvet Services, LLC, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, facilitating contracts for RNs, to the New Orleans VAMC. We are the current and sole contract holder for nursing services at this facility and have proudly serviced the NOLA VAMC since 2020.
The Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse with specialized knowledge and skills who demonstrates leadership when providing, directing, and improving care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Collaborates with other disciplines/departments to achieve desired patient outcomes. Functions as primary nurse for ESRD patient panel and serves as key resource assisting patients navigate the healthcare system. Completes documentation for all clinical and technical recordkeeping in the electronic health record and treatment flowsheets in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The duties of the Registered Nurse-Dialysis include but not limited to:
Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed.
Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.
Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient' s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient' s general health.
Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information.
Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care.
Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient' s vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).
Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient's vascular access (dialysis catheter, arteriovenous access) per protocols.
Maintains competency skills necessary to perform surveillance on dialysis access (catheter, fistula, graft) for early signs of failure or infection; this includes (if needed and after receiving the appropriate training) the ability to perform arteriovenous access monitoring using ultrasound machine per protocol.
Other Duties as assigned.
We are seeking compassionate and experienced RNs to join our team! You will provide high quality patient care while making a positive impact on the lives of the veterans you care for.
Dialysis RN
Three 12-hour shifts per week (Days) 7am - 7pm (Monday - Saturday)