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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Dialysis RN is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) who provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line or clinic department. The Dialysis nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas Nursing Practice Act scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System’s vision and mission of excellence and integrated care delivery. The Dialysis nurse practices within the established

standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies and guidelines reflective of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and their specialty service line. The Dialysis nurse completes specific duties and maintains current competence in the skills and nursing practice according to the service line or area of primary work assignment. He/ She may also function as a Charge Nurse in the Dialysis

Unit and is accountable to the unit supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all- inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the

immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

• Maintains professionalism.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills.

• Compliance with state/federal regulations.

• Compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations relating to dialysis services and patient care.

• Maintains competency in Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, and Aqua pheresis.

• Maintain effective working relationships.

• Maintains awareness of staffing and schedule flexibility.

• Adhere to communication mechanism for use with all staff and physicians.

• Attend staff meetings to keep informed.

• Attend Injury Prevention and Safety training program.

• Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team.

• Assist in the management of equipment and supplies.

• Perform outpatient and acute dialysis (hemodialysis & peritoneal) and therapeutic plasma exchange.

• Assist with 24 hour on call for the dialysis unit.

• Prepare clinical equipment for dialysis per procedure.

• Ensure equipment meet state and federal guideline for safety and proper operation.

• Assess and reassess patient condition and progress.

• Network with other health care professionals.

LICENSE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

 BSN preferred.

Current RN license in the State of Texas.

Minimum of two years experience in dialysis.

CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained. May

onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and then transition to AHA upon first renewal.

• Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC) according to Attachment A

o ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity but must be completed within

timeframes specified on Attachment A and continuously maintained ongoing.

• National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 4 years of hire date for

eligible role and continuously maintained thereafter.

• Evaluates patient status and responses to interventions and treatment.

• Assess, implement, and evaluate patient/family learning needs.

• Ensure that regular quality and control and cleaning is performed on all equipment as

appropriate.

• Adheres to unit policies and procedures.

• Assist in tracking of maintenance and problem log for all equipment

• Assist in the documentation of patient medical records.

• Participates in Quality Management activities.

• Participate in planning nursing care for patients.

• Evaluate new equipment and supplies related to advanced technologies.

• Assist with community events annually, for example renal camp.

• Attend appropriate in-service with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.

• Develop innovative ways to utilize existing resources safely and effectively.

• Integrate and promote department/service, professional practice, and unit goals into practice.

• Pursue educational and leadership opportunities to enhance professional growth and clinical

expertise.

• Establishes professional goals annually.

• Periodically review own goals and revises according to changing needs.

• Attends professional development opportunities offered within the organization.

• Remain current in health care policies and practices.

• Remain current in clinical and educational areas by reading professional journals and

attending seminars and professional meetings.