Acute Care, Audiovisual, CPR Certification, Cardiac Arrest, Catheterization, Dialysis, Emergency Management, Hemodialysis, Infection Control, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Process, Sterilization, Testing
Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with dialysis experience to provide high-quality care in both acute inpatient and chronic outpatient dialysis settings. The RN will be responsible for initiating and managing dialysis treatments, monitoring patients during procedures, and ensuring safe and effective use of dialysis equipment.
Work Settings:- Acute Care Inpatient Dialysis
- Chronic Outpatient Dialysis
Equipment Used:- Prismaflex System
- Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis Machine
Key Responsibilities:Dialysis Treatment & Administration- Initiate and set up dialysis treatments
- Administer blood and blood products as ordered
- Perform dialysate conductivity testing
- Cannulate AV fistula and AV graft
- Manage tunneled and non-tunneled catheters
Machine Monitoring & Troubleshooting- Monitor and respond to machine alarms including:
- Air foam detector alarm
- Arterial pressure alarm
- Venous pressure alarm
- Blood leak detector alarm
- Blood pump alarm
- Conductivity alarm
- Dialysate pressure alarm
- Temperature alarm
- Ultrafiltration alarm
- Power failure alarm
Post-Dialysis Care- Return blood safely
- Disconnect from AV fistula or catheter
- Provide post-treatment access care
- Perform sterilization procedures
Clinical Skills & Knowledge:- Blood glucose monitoring
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Strong infection control practices
- Symptom management and patient monitoring
Emergency & Complication Management:Ability to recognize and manage:
- Air embolism
- Cardiac arrest (CPR)
- Chest pain
- Clotted access / poor blood flow
- Disequilibrium syndrome
- Hemolysis
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypotension
- Fluid overload
- Muscle cramps
- Pericarditis
- Pyrogenic reactions
- Seizures
- Filter blood leaks