Job Summary

The Hemodialysis RN assesses patient needs in the Hemodialysis (HD) program. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities that meet those needs. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned nursing unit. 

Job Duties

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment.
• Assists in the development of multidisciplinary care plans for assigned patients.
• Functions as a primary nurse.
• Helps the patient adjust to the Dialysis Unit.
• Provides health teaching and updates such as changes in patient status or technology requires.
• Assembles necessary equipment and administers dialysis to patients.
• Demonstrates ability to properly operate dialysis equipment.
• Performs peritoneal dialysis and pediatric dialysis procedures as necessary.
• Initiates hemofiltration procedures as necessary.
• Oberves, reports, interprets, and records manifestations of the patient's condition.
• Arranges for transient dialysis as assigned.
• Participates in health teaching to prepare the patient and family to provide care in the home setting.
• Documents observations, activities, and updates computer information as necessary.
• Assists in the evaluation of the quality of patient care and participating in quality improvement activities.
• Participates in an on-call schedule.
• Monitors function of RO water purification system at begining of each shift.
• Checks calibration of accu check blood glucose system daily.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

** You may qualify for a 15K joining incentive!!! ** Apply today to learn more.

• Certain stipulations do apply

If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a career where you can hone your nursing skills and have a positive impact on the lives of chronically ill patients, dialysis nursing may be for you. Collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to assist patients who are experiencing complex healthcare needs is an essential part of dialysis nursing. This is your time to work in a specialized field that affords you job security and the opportunity for growth. Working closely with staff and our patients/families fosters relationships and leads to an environment that feels like family.

Work Schedule: Hours will be between 7a and 7p

• Flexible scheduling: 4 10s / 3 12s etc
• 2 to 3 on calls in a four week period
• Every other weekend and holiday

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At Geisinger, the caring that we provide to our patients and members also extends to you and your family. Our competitive compensation and benefits package helps you and your loved ones stay healthy, meet your financial goals and thrive professionally and personally.

• Benefits: Geisinger offers a comprehensive suite of healthcare benefits, including medical, prescription drug, vision, dental coverage and 401K. And with our healthcare benefits, you'll also receive care from one of the top innovative healthcare systems in the country. Our suite of benefits supports you and your family in a variety of ways, including coverage for same-sex or opposite-sex spouses, domestic partners and their children and stepchildren.
• Paid Time Off: Our generous paid-time-off packages allow you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family. We also offer paid military and parental leave.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to create an environment where our patients, health plan members and employees can be their most authentic selves. Join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). ERGs provide opportunities for all Geisinger employees to build internal and external networks and further develop professionally. ERGs are formed around common identities but are open to all employees.
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement: We offer tuition reimbursement towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees.(Part time and Full Time Positions only)
• Retirement: We contribute 5% of your salary to your retirement plan and offer auto-enrollment to make saving convenient for you.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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