"RN Dialysis Staff Nurse ($5K Sign On Bonus) - Outpatient Dialysis (North County)"

Position Summary

Our North County Dialysis location is a 16-station, in-center hemodialysis unit with the capability for home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis training and support. The unit has the potential to accommodate 90 in-center hemodialysis patients and up to 40 home modalities patients. This center operates two to three patient shifts a day and is open Monday through Saturday with patients running from 06:15am – 5:00pm. Position hours are three or four days a week, rotating every other Saturday.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises delivery of patient care by technician staff and performs initiation, monitoring, and termination of treatment as needed.
• Completes patient assessment; observes, monitors, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition, administers dialysis medications and receives reports from staff members on patients under their care; completes all required documentation, including primary nurse responsibilities.
• Reviews patient data and communicates accurate and pertinent information to the charge nurse or physician, charting entries appropriately.
• Performs work according to nursing and facility standards inclusive of safety protocols, following state and facility guidelines.
• Performs, verifies, and documents water system safely checks per unit policy; any findings outside the normal range must be reported to the Chief Maintenance Technician.
• Responds to patient and staff concerns in a timely and appropriate manner; pertinent information is reported to the charge nurse or nurse administrator while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Educates new and existing patients and their families on the policies and procedures of the clinic, proper fluid control and treatment adherence.

Working Conditions:

• Job Location/Working Conditions: Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, High noise environment, Requires protective devices, Patient care setting, Direct patient care setting.
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table, Typically standing or walking, Typically bending, crouching, stooping, Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement, Occasional lifting (>25 lbs).
• Equipment: Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: P.N - Diploma In Practical Nursing

Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience: Nursing (1 Year)

More About This Job Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current Illinois and/or Missouri RN licensure as applicable by state of work location, in accordance with the Compact Act. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications: Dialysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Dialysis, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Epic EHR, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Hematology and Oncology, Independent Decision-Making, Kidney Dialysis, Kidney Dialysis Equipment, Multitasking, Nursing Fundamentals, Organizing, Patient Care Management, Patient Charting, Proactive Monitoring, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Grade

S26-H

Salary Range

$29.22 - $50.81 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.