Experienced Registered Nurse

DSI Renal Services And its Affiliates

Job Description

Job Title: Staff RN

Reports To: Clinic Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

SUMMARY To initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments. To observe universal

precautions and policy and procedures as set forth by DSI. To implement the physicians orders

accurately and efficiently. Where applicable, has lab testing responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform assessments of patient before dialysis treatment.

Initiate, monitor and terminate patient's dialysis treatment.

Inform charge nurse of change in patient status.

Skillful performance of venipuncture.

Transcribe and implement physician's orders.

Maintain accurate records and charting on patients.

Assist in the training of new staff members.

Participate in staff meetings and in-service programs.

Administer blood and blood products and be knowledgeable of what to do in the event of a reaction.

Maintain a clean working area.

Practice and teach aseptic technique to patients and other staff members.

Participate in long- and short-term care planning of patients.

Appropriate and responsible performance in the event of a patient or facility emergency.

Practice within boundaries established by state law.

Acceptance of responsibility for all tasks as assigned.

Regular and reliable attendance.

This position requires that the employee present an example of appropriate work habits, behavior,

and positive attitude toward patients, co-workers and administration.

Lab Testing Responsibilities (where applicable):

Responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting results:

Follow lab procedures for specimen handling and processing, reporting and maintaining

records of patient test results

Maintain records of proficiency testing

Adhere to quality control policies

Follow action plans for policies and procedures

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and report findings to

Technical or Clinical Consultant

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state nursing license. Prefer?two years of nursing experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and medical documentation. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, physicians, staff members and members of the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including metric weight and volume measurements, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate drug doses, both oral and intravenous, and IV rates.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Able to communicate technical problems over the telephone and to receive and implement instructions to troubleshoot. Able to identify patient emergency and manage situation until patient stable and transported. Able to modify patient schedule (grid format) to assure appointments are on time.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current state nursing license.

Current CPR certification.

Completion of mandatory Company in-services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The

employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 200 pounds with the assistance of co-workers or Hoyer lift.