New Graduate Registered Nurse
Core
Provides safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) as part of a healthcare team.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Hemodialysis)
Builds
Patient care and treatment plans for ESRD patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hemodialysis treatment administration, Patient assessment, Delegation to patient care staff, Patient education, Medication administration, Emergency response (CPR), Documentation, Lab order management, Equipment operation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Medical Information System, Dialysis machines
Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy, Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians, Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments, Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD, Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), Maintains competency with all emergency's operational procedures and initiates CPR and emergency measures, Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet