Nephrology Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Balboa Nephrology Full time
About the Position

This Registered Nurse plays a vital role in providing assistance to the clinical team during pre-op, intra-op, and post-procedure activities. Key responsibilities include gathering patient data, monitoring patient and medications throughout the patient visit, maintaining prescription drug logs, completing all necessary documentation, and facilitating patient discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide ongoing patient information to the interventionist and clinical team during procedures to deliver vascular access care to the patient, including but not limited to, cardiac monitoring, aldrete score, pain status
  • Monitor patient vitals (HR, BP, O2Sat, EKG) during procedures
  • Maintain radiation safety when C-Arm is in use in the procedure room
  • Assist in procedure room preparation, maintain sterile techniques in the procedure room, assist with pre-and post-procedures including assessment of discharge
  • Assist in recovery room patient care following vascular access procedures
  • Monitor and record use of all medications during procedures
  • Gather patient clinical information prior to procedures including patient assessments and patient history
  • Keep clear and accurate patient medical records
  • Maintain up-to-date narcotic drug log
  • Serve as surgical technologist during procedures as needed
  • Assist center manager in maintaining inventory count as needed
  • Communicate with dialysis facilities to monitor post-care as directed by center manager
  • Observe all OSHA, infection control, and radiation safety monitoring policies
  • Assist in moving patients within the center
  • Assist in scheduling patients as directed
  • Participate in access center community education programs as needed
Requirements
  • Associate Degree in Nursing from accredited school of nursing program
  • Active state RN license
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification – or the ability to attain within 2 weeks of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer applications
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records system
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing from accredited school of nursing program
  • Experience using EPIC electronic medical record system
Work Environment

This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Pay Range: $36.00/hour and up, depending on experience.

Language Skills: While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type, and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken.

Vision Requirements: Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.

Physical Demands: Physical requirements may vary slightly and should be reviewed with your manager. In general, this position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and some sitting; ability to use full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift and move supplies.

About Balboa United: Balboa United is a comprehensive nephrology team of 52 board-certified physicians and 8 advanced practitioners. We are committed to delivering superior care to every patient with kidney disease.

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