New Graduate Nurse
Core
Registered Nurse providing hemodialysis therapy and patient care for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (Hemodialysis)
Builds
Safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Required skills
Hemodialysis treatment administration, Patient assessment, Delegation to patient care staff, Patient education, Medication administration, Emergency response (CPR), Lab order management, Documentation
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, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants; 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 in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest.