RN, Acute Hemodialysis

Overview

Registered Nurse, Acute Hemodialysis — Janesville, Wisconsin

40 hours/week.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, shifts starting at 7:00am. Rotating call shifts within the team. Full-time, benefits eligible. May include variable shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on-call hours. Mercyhealth offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth also provides education assistance programs, employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws and practice acts.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or clinic policy including patient and family instruction.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
• Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
• Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice.
• Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Other certifications per unit requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP).
• May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines).

Job details reflect typical responsibilities and qualifications. This description does not imply eligibility for any particular program or benefit beyond those stated; requirements may vary by unit and location.