Registered Nurse, Dialysis (RN )
Company: Employer
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Dialysis opening in Bethesda, Maryland. A-Team Solutions is
seeking Dialysis RN for a 13 week contract for the NIH in Bethesda,
MD This is a day shift position. Job Duties: Under the supervision
of the nurse manager, the dialysis staff nurse maintains
accountability for the coordination and delivery of care to
patients with end stage renal disease. The responsibilities of the
dialysis staff nurse include: For the Acute Dialysis Setting,
Registered Nurses require: a current ACLS certificate Accredited by
the American Heart Association, minimum (3) years' experience
performing hemodialysis on patients who are hospitalized in an
acute setting, and experience with dialysis of patients in
intensive care unit setting. Agency Nurses are preferred to have
completed the ECG Course. Oversees the preparation of the delivery
system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all
mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed.
Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects
pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to
dialysis. Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including
obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient's vascular
access, laboratory finding, and the patient's general health.
Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and
performs medication reconciliation. Documents findings of patient
assessments and interventions and advises providers of any
significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent
information. Discusses patient concerns and answers questions
relevant to care. Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance
of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to
treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and
demonstrates an in- depth understanding of the mechanics of
dialysis .Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient's vascular
access (including needle insertion in arterioveinous fistula or
grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment). Utilizes
sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to
apply dressing on the patient's vascular access per protocols.
Maintains skills necessary to perform surveillance on dialysis
access (catheter, fistula, graft) for early signs of failure or
infection; this includes (if needed and after receiving the
appropriate training) the ability to perform arterioveinous access
monitoring using Transonic machine per protocol. Conducts post
dialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatment,
documenting medication administration utilizing the appropriate
protocols, assessing condition of vascular access, discharging the
patient when vital signs are stable, and documenting and recording
patient treatment data. Performs other treatments and diagnostic
tests such as blood sugar testing and other tests required as part
of patient treatment. Oversees disassembly and disinfection of
dialysis equipment. Maintains skills necessary to do regional
heparinization, separate and store blood samples, set up oxygen,
administer saline, and maintain dialysis equipment. Requirements:
Maintains responsibility for providing coverage to the dialysis
center. Education requirements: Bachelor's degree in Nursing
required The minimum requirement for all registered nurses assigned
to the Hemodialysis Department shall include a current unrestricted
registered nurse license from any State, District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States,
and a current CPR/BLS certificate accredited by the American Heart
Association. A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status. To learn more about A-Team Solutions,
please visit us at [Click Here to Apply] or like us on Facebook!
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Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/10/2022
Keywords: Employer, Bethesda , Registered Nurse, Dialysis (RN ), Healthcare , Bethesda, Maryland
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