New Graduate Registered Nurse - RN
Core
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team to ensure provision of quality patient care for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in accordance with FMS policies and procedures.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology / Dialysis
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hemodialysis treatment administration, Patient assessment and care planning, Delegation to patient care staff, Patient and family education, Medication administration, Emergency response (CPR), Documentation and data entry, Lab order processing, 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 Dialysis Assistants, 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 operational procedures and initiates CPR, Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet
Seniority
New Graduate