RN - Dialysis

SUMMARY:

* Ref #: SM-U-10794
* Specialty: RN - Dialysis
* Job Type: Contract/ Per Diem
* Location: Joplin, MO
* Shifts: Day, Evening, Night (8, 10, or 12 hours)
* Rate: $48.3/hr

REQUIREMENTS:

* Active RN license in practicing state required.
* 1 year of dialysis or renal nursing experience preferred.
* Current BLS required; ACLS may be required.
* Experience with hemodialysis machines and protocols.
* Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.
* Ability to manage multiple patients in a fast-paced setting.
* Knowledge of infection control and vascular access care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Dialysis Procedures:

* Perform pre and postdialysis patient assessments.
* Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments.

* Patient Management:

* Manage vascular access sites (fistula, graft, catheter).
* Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered.
* Monitor patient response; intervene for complications.

* Documentation & Education:

* Document treatments, assessments, and status in the EMR.
* Educate patients on dialysis care, diet, and fluid management.