Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis - $3,206 per week
Company: TalentBurst, Inc
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Dialysis for a
travel nursing job in San Diego, California.Job Description &
Requirements
Job Location- San Diego, CA
Job Duration - 9 days 2 days Orientation; 7 days assignment
Acute RN
Title: Acute Care Registered Nurse
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance with
company policies and procedures which includes Client compliance
programs and contracted hospitals' policies and procedures.
Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to,
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement
therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration.
The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality
care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive
patient experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to
perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to
direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous
renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.
Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and
clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for
CRRT.
Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the
Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and
providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients
as prescribed in all modality procedures, as appropriately defined
- hemodialysis, peritoneal, continuous renal replacement therapies,
ultrafiltration, and Apheresis.
Assesses patients' responses to treatment therapy making
appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as
indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician. Communicate
problems or concerns to the Inpatient Program Manager,
appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary
nurse and others as indicated.
Delivers safe, effective care in a timely an efficient manner.
Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned
shifts. Apply high level thinking skills to shift patient schedules
to meet needs of more critical patients due to labs, MD order, or
patient assessment.
Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and
documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic
transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse
reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.
Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of
the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily
patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.
Initiates and communicates to FMS facility nursing staff and
appropriate hospital personnel as needed.
Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual
patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.
Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment,
and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient
renal services policies and procedures.
Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment
and documents where appropriate.
Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm
testing.
If applicable, initiates Solution Delivery System.
Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and
provides minor trouble shooting when necessary; efficiently
utilizes supplies to prevent waste.
Understands, conducts, and documents appropriately
Dialysis/Apheresis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment
calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional
testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water &
dialysis machines, and complies with the documentation/notification
standards per FMS policies.
Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI
activities.
Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
Participates in staff training and orientation as assigned.
Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis
related patient/equipment complications.
Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents,
information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager and
other parties per the Adverse Event Report requirements. May be
assigned to in-center patient care on an as needed basis
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all
applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and
federal laws and regulations.
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
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 accommodations can be made.
Direct patient care, interaction with patients, outpatient
clinicians, hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires
travel between assigned hospitals and facilities; as well as travel
to regional meetings/educational events.
Position requires on call rotation including night, day, weekend,
and holidays.
There is potential for exposure to potentially infectious material
and contagious diseases/material.
Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves
heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment ? 200lbs (with
assistance); and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to
30lbs up as high as 5 feet.
SUPERVISION:
Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians
(Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)) and clerical
staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements in
nephrology, in particular, relative to inpatient care (hospitalized
patients requiring varied treatment modalities, not limited to
Renal Replacement, Apheresis, and Ultrafiltration services).
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which
employed.
Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is
highly encouraged.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Two years Nephrology Nursing experience required in the last two
years as a RN.
Minimum 2 years inpatient dialysis nursing experience required.
Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill
patient.
BLS CPR Recognition.
ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.
Job ID= 24-15848About 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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