RN Nephrology - FS

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Nephrology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: NightsHours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required. Med/Surg and Stepdown experience required. Charge experience is a huge plus.

License: Current RN License issued by the State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.

Must-Have: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Some computer skills.

Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments. Notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients. Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients. Observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. Delivers patient care competently. Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan during hospitalization and at discharge. Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. Delegates tasks to support staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Familiarity with Central line care and management, Foley care and management, end-of-life care and management is preferred. Knowledge of how to care for a dialysis site properly is essential. Do not attempt to access a fistula for blood draws or use an HD catheter.