Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis - $2,322 per week in Livonia, MI

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Dialysis Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Dialysis Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 10-Hour Shift Hours per Shift: 4 Days a Week, 8 AM - 7:30 PM Experience: Minimum 2 Years Dialysis Experience License: Current RN Licensure Certifications: None Specified Must-Have: - Blood Drawing - Excellent Computer Skills - Patient Assessment - Psychosocial Assessment - Case Management Description: Reports to the Dialysis Nurse Manager/Coordinator. Maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Medical Director, Manager, Technical Leader, and unit staff. Functions include admission and ongoing assessments of patients utilizing physical and psychosocial assessment skills, diagnostic data, and medical evaluations. Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided as it relates to short and long-term patient goals. Develops a plan for patient care, anticipating individual patient needs. Implements nursing actions and medical orders to meet complex needs of patients and significant others, considering their age-specific psychosocial and educational needs. Documents care provided and patient responses in appropriate forms in the patient's record. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accountability for care provided by LPNs and non-licensed technical personnel as assigned. Demonstrates leadership abilities in professional role modeling, consumer relations, communication skills, problem-solving, decision-making, and assistance in orienting and training personnel. Strives to fulfill the organization’s mission, values, philosophy, and goals. Demonstrates team member standards and adheres to diversity principles and expectations including guidelines for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Demonstrates the ability to observe and assess patients on an ongoing basis, keeping in mind age-specific needs. Responds effectively in emergency situations. Participates in primary care nursing/case management and provides direct patient care as necessary. Performs blood-drawing procedures. Maintains a neat and safe work area. Monitors and adjusts dialysis therapy to meet the needs of patients. Administers and monitors medication according to policy. Contributes to ongoing patient education and rehabilitation and provides modality education to patients. Serves as a referral source for patients. Documents nursing care and observations including pre-post temperatures and treatment records. Demonstrates a professional approach to the job. Communicates with other departments, outside agencies, and dialysis facilities. Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team and oversees care provided by clinical technicians. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Demonstrates flexibility in work situations. Demonstrates the ability to plan work activities. Follows infection control policies and procedures. Adheres to operational activities specific to assigned units. Demonstrates the ability to minimize waste in assigned units. Demonstrates acceptance of constructive criticism and direction from supervisors. Applies problem-solving methodologies for the benefit of patients and the care area within scope of authority. Carries out doctors' orders within the parameters of the role. Demonstrates technical and task-oriented skills. Exhibits a willingness and ability to function consistently as a team member. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment. Relates effectively in an organizationally acceptable manner to team members, patients, and others in a diverse environment. Demonstrates a caring and compassionate manner towards patients and their family members. Completes all required and assigned in-services and online education. Acts in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the program. Adheres rigorously to all infection control/infection prevention requirements. Contributes to a neat, clean, safe, compliant environment and appropriately addresses any potential concerns. Applies process-improvement principles to daily work. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety and privacy requirements. Demonstrates acceptance of working in a continuous learning environment. Actively participates in own learning and seeks to contribute to team learning. Communicates effectively with supervisor and team members, including medical leadership. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Stands and walks most of the time on duty. Lifts and pushes patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. Lifts and carries solution containers. May be subject to hazardous wastes and materials. Must pass a color vision test. Ability to respond to audible alarms is required.