Local Contract Nurse RN - Dialysis
Syracuse, NY
WCS Healthcare Partners
3x12 hrs, Days

WCS Healthcare is currently seeking a Chronic Hemodialysis RN for a contract assignment at a well-established Outpatient Dialysis Center in Syracuse, NY.

Job Function:

• Day Shift.
• Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input.
• Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
• Directs and provides, in collaboration with dialysis technicians and ancillary staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned outpatients.
• Monitors patients throughout treatment for complications such as hypotension, cramping, or vascular access issues, and intervenes appropriately.
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Assesses and monitors vascular access sites (AV fistulas, grafts, catheters) for patency and signs of infection or complications.
• Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are properly set up, disinfected, and maintained in accordance with outpatient clinic protocols and regulatory standards.

Job Requirements:  

• Active NYS license.
• 2 years of experience.
• BLS.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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