Dialysis Nurse

Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials

Department: O/P Hemo Maint Dialysis

Position Summary:

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients, work within the nursing process, and ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Assume relief charge duties when designated and provide clinical leadership for other staff
• Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care
• Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups

Detailed responsibilities:

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• Participate in orientation and upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols and Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don’t understand or may ‘not seem right’

Qualifications:

• Program Graduate, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, and graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Active RN license in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM and CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days required
• Nationally Certified in area of specialty, PALS, TNCC and/or ENPC preferred
• Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo preferred

Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working Conditions: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE