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SUMMARYThe Acute Registered Nurse provides acute dialysis care and treatment to patients within a hospital environment. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Acute Manager, including assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Acute nurses may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator or the first line of regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.GROWTH· Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalization.· Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately. · Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.· May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.OUTCOMES· Administer medications as ordered by the physician..· Provide patient education and follow up as needed.· Assist with program's target goals in meeting quality metrics for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.OPERATIONALREADINESS· 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, hospital policy, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.· Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, to include second verification as required.· Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.· Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.· Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.· Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.· 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.· Use personal protective equipment as necessary.· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures, as required by hospital.OPERATIONALREADINESS (cont.)· Demonstrate effective staffing based on acuity, skill mix and company guidelines.· Ensure provision of dialysis related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.· Participate in all surveys as required.· Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.· Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.· Inform Supervisor, Medical Director or Physician and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.· Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure and understand technical operations to troubleshoot problems independently.· Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters and document as required. PARTNERSHIPS· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician.· Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.· Address patient concerns timely and professionally; following hospital policy.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend and complete all company and hospital required in-service and continuing education.· May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.· Assist with staff training as requested.· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse - Carswell Acutes

The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li> Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.</li><li> Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li> Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.</li><li> Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.</li><li> Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li> Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li> May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.</li><li> Responds to all emergencies in clinic.</li><li> Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li> Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.</li><li> Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.</li><li> Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.</li><li> Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.</li><li>Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff</li></ul>

Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> May assist with billing log preparation and updates.</li><li>Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic</li><li> Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.</li><li>Knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li>Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports.</li><li>Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.</li><li> Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator.</li><li> Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.</li><li>Assist with staff training as requested.</li></ul>

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

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