New Graduate Nurse, RN

About the Role

This position is for graduates of an accredited school of Nursing working towards obtaining their nursing license. Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license within 90 days of their hire date. The specific job title will be determined based on the state of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care:

• Performs vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.

• Performs and records pre and post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.

• Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.

• Initiates dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).

• Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.

• Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.

• Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion and performs all relevant functions for treatment discontinuation.

• Evaluates patients prior to termination of venous access (standing & sitting blood pressure).

• Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings.

• Evaluates the patient prior to discharge.

• Documents information related to patient treatment in the patient health record.

• Reports any significant information or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.

• Performs and documents interventions for unusual patient status and patients' response to intervention.

• Obtains all prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for collection.

• Maintenance / Technical:

• Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment.

• Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensuring all areas are safe and clean.

• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.

• Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine set up and testing.

• Ensures that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectants according to facility policy.

• Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste.

• Clerical & Administrative:

• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner.

• Reviews health care record for completeness and ensures omitted entries are completed or corrected.

• Prepares lab requisitions for prescribed or stat lab specimens.

• Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.

• Ensures collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

• Other:

• Capable of working in a challenging environment requiring multitasking and flexibility.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ishihara's Color Blindness test is required as a condition of employment. Failing the test does not preclude employment, and the company will consider reasonable accommodations.
• Work includes using a desk and personal computer.
• May require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.
• Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.
• Work environment is a health care facility with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• Position provides direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
• Requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing.
• Employee must be able to bend over.
• May be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force.
• May be required to lift and lower solutions up to 30 lbs. frequently, and up to 40 lbs. occasionally, as high as 5 feet. A two-person assist program and "material assist” devices are available for heavier items.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
• Required to obtain nursing license within 90 days of employment.