Dialysis Nurse

Position Summary

The Primo Healthcare Services Dialysis Registered Nurse will provide supplemental/contract services to our clients and will strive to provide all services in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion. The Dialysis Registered Nurse will include but are not limited to: the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients' status, plan of care, and goal achievement.

About Primo Healthcare Services

Our mission is to enhance the ultimate patient care experience by creating and uniting premium healthcare workers and healthcare organizations. We unite and change the healthcare system worldwide by prioritizing healthcare workers' needs and goals to elevate patient lives. Our core values are the foundation of our company and the blueprint to our hiring process: we are disciplined, accountable, results-oriented, transparent, inspirational, and compassionate. PHS is a nationally and internationally advancing company and we are ecstatic to have you join our team.

Education, Qualifications, and Credentials

• RN License
• 1-year of professional nursing Dialysis experience
• Current AHA, BLS provider course with card, and any other specialty certifications required for working in specific specialty areas (PALS, ACLS, NRP, etc.)
• Current CPR certifications are also required.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-year Dialysis Experience
• Fresenius T Machines

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the state nursing act specific to the state you are working in while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Monitor patient progress and identify any changes in status, acting on those changes to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Assist physicians and all healthcare professionals caring for patients, always giving a complete and thorough report on patient status at the end of shift/assignment.
• Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times.
• Practice patient teaching/training for patients and families.
• Follow facility policy when disposing of bio-hazardous materials, labeling, and handling of all materials.
• Actively demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient.
• Communicate seek educational tools in order to broaden the knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.
• Will be frequently lifting, consistently causing a high volume of stooping, bending, pulling, and twisting.
• Will handle and be knowledgeable of all medical equipment utilized in the care of the patient.
• Must be able to perform various sensory requirements such as; vision, speech, smell, touch, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hearing in order to assess and treat the patient accurately.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures, while upholding the high expectations of Primo Healthcare Services.
• Accountable and responsible for each specific patient assigned while under the direct supervision of the facility's Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
• Is punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts, while adhering to our strict NO CALL OUT Policy.
• Primes dialyzers and bloodlines.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Readies dialysis equipment.
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.
• Cannulates accesses.
• Demonstrate the ability to remove femoral sheaths and administer medications including thrombolytics.
• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters.
• Monitors patients and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information.
• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members.
• Secures blood works.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed.
• Maintains medical inventory.
• Provides pre and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit.

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are typical of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilties.

• Will be frequently lifting, consistently causing a high volume of stooping, bending, pulling, twisting, balancing, standing, sitting, walking, and traveling.

Commitment to Diversity

Primo Healthcare Services recognizes that diversity within our staff, especially in the healthcare world, is imperative to provide equal opportunity to all. We hire and unite all healthcare workers regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. We encourage unity and community within our company, patients, clients, partners, and candidates.

If this position caught your eye, send us a resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to jobs @primohealthcareservices.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Per diem

Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Medical specialties:

• Dialysis

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is the best phone number to reach you at for an in-person/phone/zoom interview?

Experience:

• Dialysis: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN license in NJ (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jersey City, NJ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jersey City, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations