*Job description**Position summary:*The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing optimal care and services to patients with end-stage renal disease, who are dependent upon chronic dialysis therapy for life. As a primary care nurse, the RN is accountable for providing total, comprehensive, continuous patient-centered care for his or her own caseload of patients. To provide opportunities for the patient to participate in his or her own care whenever possible. To formulate a comprehensive care plan for the patient based on nursing assessment. Must be able to give direction, observe the nursing process of other team members, and assume a resource and clinical role. Must be able to problem solve with little assistance and handle stressful situations calmly.*Qualifications:** Current California license to practice as a registered professional nurse* Current CPR* Supervisory experience preferred* Dialysis experience desirable* Knowledge and understanding of Nurse Practice Act* Ability to write and direct staff in the use of standards of nursing care.*Duties and Responsibilities:** Nursing Care Planning* Inform and establish therapeutic relationship with patients.* Inform and establish liaison with all other health care team members.* Obtain a nursing history and complete nursing assessment form within the first 30 days of admission to unit.* Participate in completion of the Comprehensive Patient Assessment with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the patient.* Continually assess patient care needs and modify nursing care plan accordingly and communicate plan to health care team members who are involved with the patients care.* Assume the duties and responsibilities of Charge Nurse as required in his or her absence.* Include patients and their families in all aspects of planning and teaching.* Patient Care Management and Responsibilities:* Assume daily care on patients* Supervise and delegate care of patients* Frequent rounds with primary Physician and or Nurse Practitioner* Cannulate, initiate and terminate dialysis treatments* Monitor all daily log sheets* Check on all medical orders* Monthly update of patient home medication lists* Keep nursing care plan up to date* Establish short and long term goals for patients* Medical Recorda. Be familiar with all aspects of patient recordb. Be familiar with all laboratory datac. Obtain a nursing history for all primary patientsd. Complete monthly nursing notes/summary on assigned patients* Assist patient in making clinic appointments as needed.* Participate in assigned CQI projects* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and/or Nurse Manager at your current home base or other facilities in need of assistance.* Participate in Unit Meetings as requireda. Staff Meetings and In-servicesb. QA, CQI Meetingsc. Patient Care ConferencesJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $35.00 - $45.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee discount* Free parking* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insurancePhysical setting:* Clinic* OutpatientSchedule:* 12 hour shift* Overtime* Weekend availabilitySupplemental pay types:* Bonus pay* Differential pay* Overtime payCOVID-19 considerations:Vaccinated SARS COV- a must, or weekly testing is required, ALL PPEs available and required.Education:* Associate (Preferred)Experience:* Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* BLS Certification (Preferred)* RN (Required)Work Location: One location*Edit job*Open*View public job page*Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From $35.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Dialysis* NephrologyPhysical Setting:* Clinic* OutpatientExperience:* Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* BLS Certification (Preferred)* RN (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Barstow, CA 92311: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person
