RN Job
RN Charge Nurse, Acute Dialysis, Full time, Days
Job Description
Provides direct acute inpatient dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, apheresis) and charge nurses duties. The dialysis nursing responsibilities include in accordance with MD orders, hospital policy, CMS guidelines, monitor patients during dialysis, assess any emergent changes in condition and communicate with patient, primary RN, and MD.
Standards of professional performance required include ethics, education/competency, quality practice, effective communication, leadership skills, collaboration, and evidence-based practice/research utilization.
Charge nurse duties include, assessment of patient and staff needs, coordination of care delivery and patient flow, and serve as role model and resource. Supervise dialysis technicians and delegate appropriately. Identifies safety concerns and institutes measures to provide a safe environment for patient and staff.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current California RN license
- Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- BSN/MSN
- 2+ years of experience
Preferred:
- CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse) certification encouraged
- ACLS
About the Hospital
PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community.
The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services.
According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.
