Summary:
Dialysis Nurses is expected to provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Dialysis nurse will deliver care that supports a patient s lack of renal function. Ensure that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly. Will use multiple types of machinery and will require advanced technical skills to set parameters and monitor readings. Will be responsible for accessing a fistula or shunt with great care to avoid a clot formation. Reports to Supervisor of Unit and or MD. Duties and Responsibilities: Able to prime dialyzer and bloodlines. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Readies dialysis equipment. Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish. Cannulated patient's accesses. Administer medications, including thrombolytic. Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters. Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information. Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members e.g. Charge RN, Physicians. Secures/draws blood works, and basic interpretation of results. Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed. Maintains medical inventory and restocking of supplies needed. Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the dialysis Unit. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current nursing license, in good standing. Minimum of one year current dialysis experience. AHA BLS & ACLS required. Job Disclaimer:
Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status.
Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details.
Benefits: USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits Teladoc Allied health plan members (and their dependents - even if not covered under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. Legal Assitance Identity Protection Employee Assistance Program Assist America Travel Assist Genomic Life HSA - pre-tax Discount program Referral Program:
Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us.
To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify.
Loyalty Program:
We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal.
Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.
