Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis - $2,362 per week
Company: TalentBurst, Inc
Location: Butte
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Dialysis for a
travel nursing job in Butte, Montana.Job Description &
Requirements
This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and
coordination of clinically competent care including assessment,
planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of
patients. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis
training and treatment therapy by following prescribed
predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to
the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney
Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in
decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality
improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and
facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in
accordance with Client policy, procedures, standards of nursing
practice, state and federal regulations.
Performs all essential functions under the direction of the
Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in
collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis
data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical
record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as
indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.
Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic
learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients
and family.
Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care
partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of
the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to
assigned patients.
Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with
approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff
training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping
procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient
laboratory collections.
Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing
assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through
collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment
modality options.
Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education
of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.
Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis
candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and
ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.
Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe,
effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment
and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home
Dialysis Training Program.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves
heavy lifting, moving of equipment, patients and assisting with
ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide
assistance.
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and
the employee must be able to bend over.
The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance,
machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and
water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility
with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as
assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.
Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night,
weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.
The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities
or patient homes.
May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in
other locations including patient's home with the same physical
demands and working conditions as described above.
Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with
patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test
for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will
consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.
SUPERVISION:
Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and
Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated
Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following:
Successful completion of all FKC education and training
requirements for new employees.
Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN.
Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home
peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she
is employed.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a
RN.
Minimum of 1-year experience as a Home Dialysis Therapies
Registered Nurse
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity
*** maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.About TalentBurst, IncTalentBurst Health &
Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce
solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States
for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our
commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made
us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.Our mission
is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking
fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to
maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to
providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to
facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient
care and thrive.Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional,
or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your
skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.--
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