RN Kidney Dialysis Unit Days
Company: Cone Health
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
RN Kidney Dialysis Unit Days
ID
2024-23785
Location
Moses Cone Hospital
Work Location
US-NC-Greensboro
Division : Name
Moses Cone Hospital
Department : Name
MHC-Hemodialysis
Category
NURSING
Position Sub-Category
RN - PROCEDURAL
Position Type
Benefit Eligible (12-39 hours/week)
Employment Type
Employee
Exempt/NonExempt
Non-Exempt
FTE
0.90
Workforce Status
Onsite
Work Hours
36.00
Provider Schedule (specific schedule)
Three 12hr shifts (630a-7p); rotating weekends, occ holidays & on
call required
On call Required
Yes
Sub Category
RN - Procedural
Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates
8,000
Overview
Our Kidney Dialysis Unit (KDU), located at Moses H Cone Hospital,
is a 10-bay suite with a primary focus on patients with End Stage
Kidney Disease (ESKD) and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). We also focus
on patients who need Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Apheresis
services to include therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), red cell
exchange and white blood cell / platelet depletion. This is a
fast-paced procedural area with remarkable team collaboration and
diversity. Superior Management team which fosters open
communication, increased knowledge and skills for RN's based on
individual career goals. If you are looking for a team that "has
your back" and caring management, then look no further. Experience
the Cone Health difference of "We are right here with you". Every
day our commitment to caring for each other, our patients and our
communities will reward you with a feeling of accomplishment and
bring a smile to your face. Our recruiting team welcomes speaking
with you and learning how we can be right here with you while you
consider career options within the Award-Winning Cone Health
System. Assesses, plans, implements, documents, organizes,
prioritizes, delegates, supervises and coordinates the care of
adolescent, adult, geriatric as prescribed within parameters of the
NC Nurse Practice Act. Talent Pool: Nursing
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing direct nursing care for hospitalized
patients requiring dialysis and/or apheresis services. Provides
appropriate treatment techniques for the following procedures:
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, apheresis. Conducts necessary
tasks for preparation of and implementation of prescribed treatment
therapies. Assesses and monitors patient responses to treatment
therapies. Communicates effectively with providers to ensure safety
during treatment therapy. Makes appropriate adjustments and
modifications to treatment plan as indicated by providers.
Accurately documents as required and when appropriate. Operates
therapy related equipment appropriately and safely. Provides
equipment troubleshooting when necessary. Efficiently utilizes
supplies to prevent waste.
Utilizes the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate
nursing care. Collects and analyzes patient data. Completes an
admission database and ongoing assessment to include collaboration
with patients, significant others, and other health care providers.
Implements a plan of care for each patient (utilizing clinical
pathways where applicable) and individualizes to meet the age
specific needs of patients. Identifies variances and adjusts the
plan of care based on evaluation of the plan and effectiveness of
nursing interventions. Documents and updates the plan of care,
nursing care, nursing interventions and patient response to care,
and keeps healthcare team, patients and significant other informed.
Contributes to the discharge plan by identifying homecare needs.
Recognizes changes in patients' conditions and revises the plan of
care appropriately. Demonstrates advanced competencies and critical
thinking skills in day-to-day practice. Identifies and implements
educational needs for patients/significant others.
Establishes caring and therapeutic nurse/healthcare
team/patient/significant other relationships. Recognizes
communication barriers, identifies resources and establishes plans
to resolve barriers to communication. Demonstrates respect for
diversity and cultural differences in patient/significant others
related to age, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomics,
education, personality, or another unique variable. Formulate
individualized plans to address individual needs related to
diversity, cultural differences or other unique variables.
Advocates for the patient/significant other. Demonstrates skillful
responses to customer needs based on context of the situation.
Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality
improvement. Demonstrates knowledge of Shared Governance
accountabilities and principles, supports department shared
governance council directly as a council member or indirectly by
keeping informed of council activities/supporting council
decisions, brings forth issues to council. Demonstrates knowledge
of how to access online resources containing policies, procedures,
standards, and additional resources. Participates in
QI/EBP/Research activities to support departmental goals and
initiatives. Demonstrates understanding of resource management and
implements opportunities. Collects QI/EBP/Research data and
participates in analysis and action plan development, incorporates
changes into practice. Participates in ongoing activities to meet
and adhere to regulatory standards (TJC, DFS, OSHA).
Supervises other members of the team. Contributes to a supportive
and healthy work environment. Holds self and others accountable for
complying with policies, procedures, and standards. Participates in
learning needs assessments. Provides input into and supports the
precepting and mentoring process. Delegates appropriate tasks to
support staff, ensures completion of delegated tasks and provides
feedback as needed. Demonstrates team spirit and collegiality.
Supervises select personnel in performance/patient care.
Demonstrates effective conflict resolution/negotiation skills.
Promotes positive, supportive, and professional work environment
free of disruptive behavior. Practices, in all professional
relationships, with compassion and respect for the inherent
dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual. Follows Chain of
Command for assistance with issues related to
unresolved/problem-solving and/or conflict resolution. Provides,
seeks, and receives constructive feedback. Provides peer to peer
feedback and seeks mediation as necessary. Promotes effective
conflict resolution.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
PREFERRED:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) EXPERIENCE:REQUIRED:
New RN Graduates:
Acceptance into Cone Health New Graduate Nursing Residency or
completion of an acute care new graduate program.
PREFERRED:
Experienced RN:
One year of Acute Care RN experience is preferred.
6 months of Nephrology experience to include Hemodialysis (HD),
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD).
Experience with Apheresis (APH) Services: Therapeutic Plasma
Exchange, Red Blood
Cell Exchange, White Blood Cell Depletion
Hiring leader may consider other RN experience at their discretion.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED:
RN - Registered Nurse licensed in North Carolina or a Compact
state.
BLS (CPR) - American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
PREFERRED:
The following certifications are preferred and may be required
within a certain timeframe of hire as defined by the specific
nursing unit.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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