Dialysis Outpatient Registered Nurse | Per Diem
Status: Per Diem
Shift: VARIED SHIFT - M, W, F 2pm-12midnight (10 hours - break) and T, Th, S 8am-7pm (11 hours - break)
Department: Outpatient Dialysis
Position Summary
The professional registered nurse (RN) assumes responsibility for the nursing care provided to a selected number of patients. Consideration is given to the patient’s stage of development according to the life cycle. The scope of practice includes diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being.
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Professional Nursing (BSN is preferred)
Experience And Skills
- 1 year dialysis experience
- Competent with Fresenius machines
- Strong cannulation skills
- Strict infection control practices
- Clinical experience/skills relevant to the assigned area of practice
- Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
License/Certifications
- Current and valid New York State registration authorizing practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
- BLS
Working Conditions
- Frequent, prolonged standing/walking
- Frequent lifts, positions and/or transfers patients/equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment worn
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