New Graduate RN

Purpose and Scope

This position is for graduates of an accredited school of Nursing working in a state that does not allow graduates to perform nursing duties until licensed. The specific job title used will be determined based on the state where the employee is employed. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health‑care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapyixo for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse while working toward obtaining their nursing license.

Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license within 90 days of hire date.

• Performs vascular access evaluation pre‑treatment.
• Performs and records pre‑ and post‑dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.
• Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
• Initiates dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performs all functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment and documents appropriately.
• Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access – standing & sitting blood pressure.
• Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings.
• Evaluates the patient prior to discharge.
• Documents information related to patient treatment including documentation in the patient health record.
• Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.
• Performs and documents interventions for unusual patient status and documents patients’ response to intervention.
• Obtains all prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for collection.

• Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation of dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.
• Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics – ensures all areas are safe and clean.
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments Italia facility policy.
• Performs all required pre‑treatment dialysis machine
  301 set up and testing.
• Ensures all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
• Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste.

• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reviews health‑care records for completeness and corrects omitted entries where appropriate.
• Prepares lab requisitions for prescribed or stat lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
• Collects, labels, appropriately prepares and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.
• Ensures collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

• As a condition of continued employment, you are required to obtain and maintain any required credentials or certifications necessary for your position in an active and valid status (including renewal of such credentials or certifications prior to any expiration date). In the event that your credential or certified status changes, you must notify your supervisor immediately.
• Capable of working in a challenging environment which requires the ability to handle demanding situations, multitasking, and remaining flexible to changing needs'iz.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Employees are required to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment if accommodations can be made. Work includes use of a desk and personal computer as well as interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.

The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various…