Travel Nurse RN – Dialysis [Only 24h Left] Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description:

Job Description TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RNDialysis for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana. JobDescription & Requirements

• Specialty:

  Dialysis

• Discipline:

  RN

• Start Date:

  ASAP

• Duration:

  14 weeks

• 40 hours per week

• Shift:

  8 hours

•

Employment Type:

Travel Dialysis Chronic Care RegisteredNurse Title:

Dialysis Chronic Care Registered Nurse (RN) 12 monthsor more of Recent Dialysis experience required

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This position is accountable and responsible for the provision andcoordination of clinically competent care including assessment,planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group ofpatients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks todirect patient care staff including but not limited to RNs,LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End StageKidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participatesin decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and qualityimprovement activities that enhance patient care outcomes andfacility operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Allduties and responsibilities are expected to be performed inaccordance with Client policy, procedures, standards of nursingpractice, state and federal regulations. Performs all essentialfunctions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidancefrom the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration withother Registered Nurses. Performs ongoing, systematic collectionand analysis of patient data pre

• during
• post hemodialysistreatment for assigned patients and documents in the patientmedical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatmentplan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse,Supervisor or Physician as needed.

Assesses, collaborates, anddocuments patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initialand ongoing education to patients and family. Directs and provides,in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, allaspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery ofhemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. Administers medicationsas prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), anddocuments appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. Serves as aresource for health care team, participates in staff training andorientation of new staff as assigned. Ensures correct laboratorycollection, processing and shipping procedures are performed andreschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursingassessment and plan of care for assigned patients throughcollaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. Ensures patientawareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

PHYSICALDEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and workenvironment characteristics described here are representative ofthose an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. The position provides direct patient carethat regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients andassisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers mayprovide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolongedperiods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. Theemployee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance,machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical andwater solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. The workenvironment is characteristic of a health care facility with airtemperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed toinfectious and contagious diseases/materials. Day to day workincludes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients,facility/hospital staff and physicians. The position may requiretravel to training sites or other facilities. May be asked toprovide essential functions of this position in other locationswith the same physical demands and working conditions as describedabove. Candidates are required to take the Ishihara’s ColorBlindness test as a condition of employment.

Note that:

Failing theIshihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. TheCompany will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.

SUPERVISION

Assigned oversight of Patient CareTechnicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse inCharge, after meeting all the following: Successful completion ofall client education and training requirements for new employees.

Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. Must have aminimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as aRN. EDUCATION and

LICENSURE

Graduate of an accredited School ofNursing. Current appropriate state licensure. Current or successfulcompletion of CPR BLS Certification. Must meet the practicerequirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

1 year of Nephrology Nursingexperience in the last two years as a RN.

Chronic hemodialysisexperience required Floating requirement:

Client requiredcandidates to float to area sites within 50 miles of the main siteShift details: Shifts will be discussed in detail during theinterview; the role requires a commitment of 40 hours plus overtimeand floating to area sites as need be. There is a minimum guaranteeof 36 hours per week. Please note you are NOT eligible forGuaranteed hours if any of the following happen: /t

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• Schedule requests/restrictions /t/t
• Refuse to float /t/t
• Lateto shift /t/t
• Left early /t/t
• Called out /t/t
• Time offplanned /t /t Talent Burst Job

ID 25-29228.

Pay package is based on8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) withtax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title:

Dialysis Chronic RN About TalentBurst, Inc TalentBurst Health &Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforcesolutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United Statesfor over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, ourcommitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has madeus a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape. Our missionis to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seekingfulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving tomaintain their high standards of care. We are committed toproviding top-notch healthcare professionals with access tofacilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patientcare and thrive. Whether you’re a nurse, allied healthprofessional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise tomatch your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.