Dialysis Nurse-RN

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley.  We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient.  Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

Dialysis Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nephrology nursing care to patients requiring renal replacement therapies. Assures plans, implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care. The Dialysis Nurse-RN functions as an essential member of nursing and multidisciplinary teams providing direct care to patients and families. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans.

• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.


• Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.


• Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.


• Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.


• Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.


• Continuously monitor patient’s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.


• Administer medications to patients per physician’s orders.


• Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.


• Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.


• Admit new patients according to facility procedure.


• Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.


• Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.


• Promote and assist with compliance to CDPH, ACHC, and OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum 1-year dialysis (renal failure) and critical care nursing experience is preferred.

Requires graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Requires current State of California Registered Nurse licensure, with current AHA BLS and ACLS.

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.