Staff Nurse - RN - Renal Dialysis provides professional nursing care to assigned patients with kidney conditions that require dialysis treatment. Reviews patient histories, administers medications, and performs dialysis treatments. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Renal Dialysis ensures dialysis machine and all products used during a treatment are properly prepared and meet quality standards. Monitors the patient during dialysis, records observations in patient medical records, and reports any changes in condition to the physician as needed. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Renal Dialysis supervises technicians or nursing aides that perform monitoring or patient care tasks during a treatment. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Requires a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Renal Dialysis's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The RENAL DIALYSIS REGISTERED NURSE or Hemodialysis nurse works in a nephrology department of the hospital or renal dialysis unit. They provide personal care and help to the patients who undergo hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis due to kidney failure. The dialysis nurse reports to the department or shift supervisors.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!
We are currently looking for a Renal Dialysis Registered Nurse-RN for 13-week contracts in the City of Chicago.
We offer the following benefits:
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $55.00/hour
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing at the diploma, associate, or bachelor’s degree level.
LICENSURE
Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
EXPERIENCE
At least two years of current experience as a peritoneal dialysis nurse in an outpatient setting. Prior experience in education and training patients in peritoneal dialysis within the last 3 years.
CREDENTIALS
Current BLS, ALS; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies. Current TB infectivity assessment. Covid 19 and current flu vaccination.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE