Staff Nurse Inpatient Dialysis

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in an inpatient setting.  Provides direct patient care  of assigned  patients in the inpatient setting and intensive care unit .  Monitors ESRD/AKI patients on dialysis. Supports and adheres to University Health System and department specific policies and standards.  Mentors and serves as a clinical role model for all staff. Receives mentoring from.  Nurse Staff II, Nurse Staff III, Nurse Supervisor, and the Patient Care Coordinator

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

BSN is highly preferred.   Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse I criteria for worked area. Two years or more of nursing experience required. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current RN licensure from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the state of Texas is required.   National certification in Dialysis is encouraged