New Graduate Registered Nurse
Core
Functions as a Registered Nurse in a hemodialysis health care team to ensure quality patient care for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients, managing treatment therapy, patient education, and staff supervision.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Hemodialysis)
Builds
Safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology / Dialysis
Required skills
Hemodialysis treatment administration, patient assessment, staff delegation and supervision, patient education, medication administration, emergency response (CPR), medical 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 direct patient care staff including LVN/LPNs and Dialysis Assistants; Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD; Educates patients and families regarding renal disease, vascular access, and dialysis therapy; Implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium and Ultrafiltration modeling; Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment; Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician; Administers medications as prescribed; Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures.
Seniority
New Graduate