Registered Nurse - Acute Hemodialysis

Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time. Job Details

REGISTERED NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES

: Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and overall management of care. Familiarity with Fresenius 2008T dialysis machines Ambulatory Epic Outpatient EMR charting system Performs assessment of dialysis patients pre/post dialysis sessions Ability to cannulate AVF/AVG, access permacatheter required Monitoring and documentation of hemodialysis intra-dialytic treatments Initiation/Termination of dialysis treatments Familiar with infection control practices in a dialysis unit Knowledgeable of water treatment purification system Works collaboratively with other team members Demonstrates knowledge regarding blood and drug administration, incompatibilities, contraindications and adverse effects

QUALIFICATIONS

1 year prior med/surge or critical care experience required 1 year hemodialysis experience required New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) required Posted Salary Range USD $58.91 - USD $64.91 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.