Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. GROWTH
• Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.
• Responsible for updating all logs and insuring that dialysis run sheets and logs are sent to billing .
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic .
• Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely .

OUTCOMES

• Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested .
• Initiate and provide patient education and follow up as needed .
• Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
• Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
• Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.
• Responds to all emergencies in clinic .
• Signs off before each shift on water quality verification .
• Supervise preparation of all equipment and supplies, likewise the clean-up following each patient shift .

OPERATIONAL READINESS

• Ensures personal protective equipment is used as necessary .
• Complete patient admission process as outlined in policy and procedure, collaborating with team members regarding real or potential problems or needs relative to the treatment provided.
• Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments .
• Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites per protocol, if allowed by state regulations.
• Set up dialysis machines; clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.
• Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested .
• Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures .
• Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing ratios per state regulations and effective patient care, under the direction of the Administrator. Requirements
• Current RN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• 12 months experience in providing nursing care, including 3 months of experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.