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Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current
clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and
recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient
Care Plans in the acute care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines
by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. Demonstrates
competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment. Serves as a respiratory
consultant to all hospital service lines. Attends daily patient rounds.
Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions. Cites AARC guidelines
and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to
include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Is a member of the Rapid
Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies.
Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers.
Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides
patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students
on clinical rotation. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the
bedside and informal classroom setting. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to
assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP.
Participates in clinical trials and research activities. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with
finesse and skill. Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures all documentation is accurate, legible
and in accordance with hospital policy. Skilled in-Patient Family-Centered Care.
Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff
procedure for all transferred patients to assure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical
equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated
documentation. Participates in patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Conforms and champions
infection prevention measures.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Current Georgia Respiratory Care
Professional. Upon Hire Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Critical Care Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
CaroMont Health's mission: To provide compassionate, exceptional, and highly reliable care.
CaroMont Heath's vision: To be the community's most trusted healthcare partner.
The values of our organization are what we believe and how we behave. They are the way we support each other and our patients, they are the basis for our decisions, and they are the way we hold ourselves and each other accountable.
Assistant Nurse Manager
* Assistant Manager (RN) Provides leadership, manages, and coordinates activities of an assigned nursing department.
* Assistant Manager (RN) Participates in the coordination of patient care and departmental activities consistent with the corporate, division, and departmental mission statement and values.
* Availability: 36 hours per week
* Shifts: 7p-7a
* Unit:
* 4 North
*
4 North is an Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit that specializes in the care of cardiac patients with an emphasis on Heart Failure disease management. Nursing responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate medications and treatments are implemented and evaluated. We strive to empower patients to improve and sustain the best possible quality of life through self-management tools from the time of diagnosis to the end of life.
Cardiac procedures include patients requiring permanent pacemakers, ablations, cardioversions, heart catherization, stents and minimally invasive valve procedures.
In addition to our Heart Failure specialty, we provide care for any patients requiring telemetry monitoring:
*
* Electrolyte imbalances
* Withdrawal
* Blood/Volume loss
* Respiratory Insufficiency/Failure
* End-stage Renal
* GI/GI Bleeds
* Neuro
* Endocrinology and many more
*
* Our nursing ratio is 1:4, +/- 1 (3-5 based on acuity). In addition to the Charge Nurse, we have CNAs, and Assistant Nurse Managers. We collaborate closely with all disciplines to ensure patients are well taken care of.
* Benefits: Full Time / Includes 403b
Qualifications:
* Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). BSN preferred.
* Registered Nurse (RN) must have two years progressive nursing experience in an acute hospital preferred with outstanding leadership skills documented.
* Registered Nurse (RN) must have thorough knowledge of specialty nursing principles, methods, and technique.
* Registered Nurse (RN) must be able to deal tactfully with staff, patients, physicians, ancillary professionals, and families. Considerable ability to manage, coach, and provide a motivated environment.
EOE M/F/ AA Vet Disability
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient Care Plans in the acute care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment. Serves as a respiratory consultant to all hospital service lines. Attends daily patient rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions. Cites AARC guidelines and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Is a member of the Rapid Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies. Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers. Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students on clinical rotation. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the bedside and informal classroom setting. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP. Participates in clinical trials and research activities. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with finesse and skill. Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures all documentation is accurate, legible and in accordance with hospital policy. Skilled in-Patient Family-Centered Care. Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff procedure for all transferred patients to assure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated documentation. Participates in patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Conforms and champions infection prevention measures. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional. Upon Hire Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Critical Care Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Abbott Point of Care (APOC) is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making. The i-STAT System has the industry’s most comprehensive menu of tests in a single, with-patient platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, and cardiac markers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance.
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Point of Care Solutions Specialist in our Abbott Point of Care (APOC) Division selling to hospitals in S. LA including New Orleans.
The Point of Care Solution Specialist works independently within an assigned territory leading commercial execution to increase market share and drive sustainable growth. Working in a collaborative environment, the Sales Specialist will partner with internal support team members to identify opportunities and create strategies that move sales cycles forward. The position reports to the District Manager and requires up to 50% travel to provide customer-focused service and effectively support business goals.
What you will work on
- Achieve sales targets through efficient and effective sales cycle and territory management.
- Maintain sales base while closing new business in both new and existing accounts.
- Efficiently navigate complex sales environments with multiple stakeholders and dynamic decision-making criteria, while also building relationships.
- Develop and execute sales strategies, while anticipating potential risks and proactively developing and implementing mitigation plans.
- Utilize available resources effectively.
- Ensure that all administrative tasks (i.e., training modules, expense reports, sales forecasts, etc.) are completed promptly and accurately.
- Travel within assigned territory is up to 50% and will provide customer-focused service and effectively support business goals. some regional, overnight travel is required.
- Understands and complies with all applicable EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of relevant sales experience or 1+ years of sales experience with a Clinical background (BSN, MLT, CLS, RT, Cardiac Tech, etc.)
- Must reside in the territory and be able to travel up to 50% in assigned territory and other business locations (as necessary)
Preferred Qualifications
- Documented history of being a consistent sales overachiever (i.e., President’s Club winner).
- Consistently ranks among the top 20% in peer sales group.
- Diagnostics, point of care (POC), lab, or capital equipment sales experience.
- Has established contacts at IDN's and Hospital Systems within assigned territory.
- Possesses strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) skills.
- Highly proficient at using the , or similar, CRM platform.
- Attended multiple sales training courses (e.g., Challenger, Miller Heiman, etc.), and is an active user of one or multiple effective sales methodologies.
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $136,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient Care Plans in the acute care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment. Serves as a respiratory consultant to all hospital service lines. Attends daily patient rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions. Cites AARC guidelines and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Is a member of the Rapid Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies. Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers. Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students on clinical rotation. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the bedside and informal classroom setting. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP. Participates in clinical trials and research activities. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with finesse and skill. Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures all documentation is accurate, legible and in accordance with hospital policy. Skilled in-Patient Family-Centered Care. Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff procedure for all transferred patients to assure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated documentation. Participates in patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Conforms and champions infection prevention measures. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years critical care Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
~ Annual Continuing Medical Education Stipend
~On-Site Wellness Support
Let your skills shine as a Nephrologist.
Manage patients receiving dialysis treatment and provide comprehensive care plans for those undergoing kidney transplant evaluation and post-transplant management.
Collaborate with primary care providers, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
Educate patients on kidney disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and treatment options to promote long-term kidney health and overall well-being.
What you’ll need as a Nephrologist.
Graduate from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible Nephrologist.
We’re dedicated to our community; White Plains Hospital Physician Associates (WPHPA) is a division of White Plains Hospital – a leading healthcare provider in Westchester County and home to renowned programs and services. WPHPA was developed to align local practicing physicians with Hospital services. By enabling physicians and the Hospital to work more closely than ever, we ensure the best possible outcome for each patient by sharing information more directly, promoting growth, using resources efficiently and effectively, and developing quality care to its fullest potential. It’s just one example of the Hospital’s mission of extending its services beyond inpatient and outpatient care to improve the overall health of our entire community.
Empowering our people is how we provide our community with exceptional care. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity
Come join one of Westchester’s top health networks.
Please send your confidential CV and a letter of interest to Physician Recruiter, JoAnne Carrier at
~ Annual Continuing Medical Education Stipend
~On-Site Wellness Support
Let your skills shine as a Nephrologist.
Manage patients receiving dialysis treatment and provide comprehensive care plans for those undergoing kidney transplant evaluation and post-transplant management.
Collaborate with primary care providers, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
Educate patients on kidney disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and treatment options to promote long-term kidney health and overall well-being.
What you’ll need as a Nephrologist.
Graduate from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible Nephrologist.
We’re dedicated to our community; White Plains Hospital Physician Associates (WPHPA) is a division of White Plains Hospital – a leading healthcare provider in Westchester County and home to renowned programs and services. WPHPA was developed to align local practicing physicians with Hospital services. By enabling physicians and the Hospital to work more closely than ever, we ensure the best possible outcome for each patient by sharing information more directly, promoting growth, using resources efficiently and effectively, and developing quality care to its fullest potential. It’s just one example of the Hospital’s mission of extending its services beyond inpatient and outpatient care to improve the overall health of our entire community.
Empowering our people is how we provide our community with exceptional care. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity
Come join one of Westchester’s top health networks.
Please send your confidential CV and a letter of interest to Physician Recruiter, JoAnne Carrier at
Seeking Outpatient Nephrologist to join Multi Specialty Group in Riverside CA
Location: Riverside, California
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Nephrologist to join our busy outpatient nephrology practice in beautiful Riverside, California. This is a unique opportunity to grow your practice while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in a supportive and collegial environment.
Why Join Us
Competitive Compensation Package: Highly competitive base salary with performance-based incentives and productivity bonuses.
Excellent Work-Life Balance: Focus on outpatient care only — no inpatient call or hospital rounding required.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; retirement plan options; CME allowance; and malpractice coverage with tail.
Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, and an engaged support team in an efficient and well-managed practice.
Responsibilities
Manage a full outpatient nephrology panel including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, and related conditions.
Coordinate care with primary care physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.
Provide patient education on renal disease, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Participate in quality improvement and practice development initiatives.
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board-Certification or Board-Eligibility in Nephrology.
Active CA medical license (or ability to obtain).
Excellent clinical skills with strong interpersonal communication.
Commitment to personalized, high-quality patient care.
About Riverside, CA
Located in sunny Southern California’s Inland Empire, Riverside offers the perfect blend of cultural vibrancy, outdoor beauty, and suburban comfort — all within easy reach of Los Angeles and San Diego. Enjoy:
Mild climate with year-round sunshine.
Affordable housing and family-friendly communities.
Access to parks, hiking trails, and the scenic Box Springs Mountain.
A thriving arts and dining scene with historic downtown charm.
Work-Life Balance
Our practice prioritizes your time outside of work. With flexible scheduling, no weekend inpatient coverage, and a team-oriented practice structure, you can enjoy a fulfilling career while having time for family, hobbies, and everything Riverside and the surrounding region have to offer.
Salary Range: $270,000 - $340,000
Pay Transparency:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
Summary:
A Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care through the processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role actively participates in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for each patient, providing both direct and indirect care throughout the dialysis treatment process, including pre- and post-treatment assessments and the administration of prescribed medications.
In addition, the Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse ensures the safe and efficient operation of dialysis equipment and supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental policy, applying principles of stewardship to minimize waste, optimize use of resources, and preserve the integrity of supplies and equipment. Documentation in the medical record must be accurate, timely, and reflective of both patient outcomes and prudent resource management. By combining clinical excellence with responsible stewardship, this role supports the delivery of high-value, sustainable dialysis care.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene, including cleaning and disinfection of work surfaces and equipment—pre-treatment, intra-treatment, and post-treatment.
Operates all available dialysis equipment and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and cost in accordance with organizational policy to provide expected patient outcomes; documents in the medical record and records change appropriately.
Follows policy and procedure in performance of water treatment procedures and testing; properly demonstrates electrolyte addition to acid concentrate per physician order.
Provides documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments that include but are not limited to: patient weight and fluid removal calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema, vital signs, review of current labs, and assessment and care of the dialysis access.
Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per physician order and organizational policy.
Initiates, monitors, and terminates each dialysis treatment per organizational policy and procedure.
Follows organizational policy and procedure in response to dialysis-related complications, emergencies, and technical issues. Nurses are required to obtain approval from leadership identified per organizational policy, for lab culture collection from dialysis catheters via the House Supervisor prior to specimen collection.
Follows organizational policy and procedure in the administration of all medications during dialysis, including as-needed (PRN) medications, blood and blood products, and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs).
Ensures patients are transported in a timely manner to and from dialysis treatments to minimize delays in care and maintain treatment schedules. Nurses should transport patients themselves when necessary to prevent delays in care or to ensure timely discharge.
Participates in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Verifies the safety of each dialysis treatment by performing and documenting required equipment safety checks, including acid and bicarb expiration dates and chlorine/chloramine testing before every treatment and Minncare residual testing as needed.
Responsible for accurately entering charges for each patient they provide care for, ensuring timely and complete documentation of billable services in accordance with departmental procedures.
Manages time so that workflow is efficient and consistent.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Associate's degree in nursing required
Bachelor's degree in Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
~1 year of dialysis experience required
~1 year of acute clinical experience as a registered nurse preferred
~ Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred
~ Clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN license in the state of employment or compact required
BLS required
ACLS required
PALS required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Summary:
A Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care through the processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role actively participates in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for each patient, providing both direct and indirect care throughout the dialysis treatment process, including pre- and post-treatment assessments and the administration of prescribed medications.
In addition, the Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse ensures the safe and efficient operation of dialysis equipment and supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental policy, applying principles of stewardship to minimize waste, optimize use of resources, and preserve the integrity of supplies and equipment. Documentation in the medical record must be accurate, timely, and reflective of both patient outcomes and prudent resource management. By combining clinical excellence with responsible stewardship, this role supports the delivery of high-value, sustainable dialysis care.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene, including cleaning and disinfection of work surfaces and equipment—pre-treatment, intra-treatment, and post-treatment.
Operates all available dialysis equipment and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and cost in accordance with organizational policy to provide expected patient outcomes; documents in the medical record and records change appropriately.
Follows policy and procedure in performance of water treatment procedures and testing; properly demonstrates electrolyte addition to acid concentrate per physician order.
Provides documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments that include but are not limited to: patient weight and fluid removal calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema, vital signs, review of current labs, and assessment and care of the dialysis access.
Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per physician order and organizational policy.
Initiates, monitors, and terminates each dialysis treatment per organizational policy and procedure.
Follows organizational policy and procedure in response to dialysis-related complications, emergencies, and technical issues. Nurses are required to obtain approval from leadership identified per organizational policy, for lab culture collection from dialysis catheters via the House Supervisor prior to specimen collection.
Follows organizational policy and procedure in the administration of all medications during dialysis, including as-needed (PRN) medications, blood and blood products, and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs).
Ensures patients are transported in a timely manner to and from dialysis treatments to minimize delays in care and maintain treatment schedules. Nurses should transport patients themselves when necessary to prevent delays in care or to ensure timely discharge.
Participates in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Verifies the safety of each dialysis treatment by performing and documenting required equipment safety checks, including acid and bicarb expiration dates and chlorine/chloramine testing before every treatment and Minncare residual testing as needed.
Responsible for accurately entering charges for each patient they provide care for, ensuring timely and complete documentation of billable services in accordance with departmental procedures.
Manages time so that workflow is efficient and consistent.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Associate's degree in nursing required
Bachelor's degree in Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
~1 year of dialysis experience required
~1 year of acute clinical experience as a registered nurse preferred
~ Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred
~ Clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN license in the state of employment or compact required
BLS required
ACLS required
PALS required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed