Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX

Hemodialysis RN

The Hemodialysis RN is responsible for: * Providing direct patient care to inpatients in need of hemodialysis * Supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift * Assessing and reassessing of patients * Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team * Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner * Creating a plan of care that is individualize to patient needs and is reflective of patient goals Jobcode: 101485 Qualifications License or Certification: * Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations * CPR certification * ACLS within 1 year of hire * CRRN certification preferred Minimum Qualifications: * Six months dialysis nursing experience required * One year of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred * Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred Machines, Equipment Used: * General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. * Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. * Tablo dialysis machine Physical Requirements: * Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity. * Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. * Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. * Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment. Skills and Abilities: * Oral communication, written communication, fluency in English, active listening. * Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking. * Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. * Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. Environmental Conditions: * Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. * Handicapped accessible. * May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: * Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. * Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. * Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. * May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. * May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. * May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. * This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.