Walker, MI, US,
49544
Full Time
10 July 2024Registered Nurse - Walker, MI
3 - 4 days/wk, 12 hour shifts (e/o Saturday)
No Dialysis experience required - we will train you for 12 weeks!
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Describe the primary purpose or scope of the job. What must be accomplished and why is it performed. The Intermediate Registered Nurse (RN)- ICHD is responsible for the delivery of all dialysis related nursing services for the End Stage Renal Disease patient in a chronic setting. The teammate knows, understands, and follows teammate guidelines, employment policies and policies and procedures. Problems are typically identified within the immediate job tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In order of significance, list the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and the typical % of time spent performing them. List only duties with a 5% of Time allocation or greater. All other duties are accounted for in “Other Duties as Assigned” which must remain on all Job Descriptions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION % OF TIME
1. Supervises and performs direct patient care including but not limited to taking and monitoring vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patients and patient treatments, taking and transcription of physician’s orders, drawing and documentation of ordered laboratory work 30%
2. Provides dialysis therapy, including but not limited to formulating dialysis plan per physician orders, weight and rate of ultrafiltration, verifying safety measures are in place and complied with, administering medications or other appropriate treatments, discontinuing dialysis according to established procedure, documenting all activity appropriately 20%
3. Analyzes patient assessments, laboratory data and, when concerns are noted, brings issues to the attention of the physician. Notes signs of trauma, patients’ general physical and mental condition, reviews dialysis orders, documents observations in patient medical records. Communicates all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to supervisor, Medical Director, Regional Operations Director, Facility or Group Facility Administrator 20%
4. Assesses patient and family learning readiness and provides appropriate information on renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment, and medical regimen and its impact on the patient’s state of health and well-being. Participates in the development and implementation of the patient’s short- and long-term plan of care and monthly progress note 15%
5. Provides unsupervised patient care, coordinates day-to-day work of Patient Care Technicians, and is a resource for new RNs 10%
6. Other duties as assigned. 5%
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
School Diploma 2 to 4 years Associate’s Degree or Apprenticeship
QUALIFICATIONS
Nursing degree from accredited school of nursing Required
Preferred Proficient in all Resident RN duties Required
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required; functional proficiency in all computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire Required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Current RN license in state of practice Required
Current CPR certification Required
Completes training programs approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system Required
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DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Salary/ Wage Range
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits