RN - Hemodialysis Evenings

%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERegistered Nurse - Hemodialysis%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFull-Time Evenings %26nbsp;3 - 12 Hour Shifts%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing acute hemodialysis therapy. They shall independently perform critical tasks in assessing, initiating, monitoring and terminating treatment in an acute hospital setting. The nursing care being provided is under the direction and in cooperation with the company%27s medical director and in accordance with physician orders, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, OSHA, HCFA, AAMI, JCAHO, CMS, federal, state and local regulations.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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package to eligible employees. Our

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EGraduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1).%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EMinimum of one (1) year of experience in one or more of the following areas is required%5C: Acute Care Hemodialysis, Critical Care, or Peritoneal Dialysis%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire and%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire and%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EBSN preferred.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ETwo (2) years of experience preferred.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ECertified Nephrology Nurse Certification preferred. Upon Hire%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EResponsible for providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssesses patients%27 responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately physician. Communicates problems or concerns to appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as necessary.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResponsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient%27s response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate transfusion policy.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECollaborates and communicates with physicians and other staff to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAccurately records all physician orders and treatment information in the individual patient medical record.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReports any significant patient information to the correct team member(s), including the physician.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAppropriately and accurately completes any required documentation.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPromotes and assists in maintaining a safe and clean working environment in order to maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to company policies and procedures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompletes all tasks necessary for the preparation of the dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing, and quality assurance testing.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOperates all hospital equipment appropriately and safely, provides minor trouble-shooting when necessary, and follows hospital emergency procedures when required.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUnderstands, conducts and documents appropriately dialysis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water machines, and complies with documentation/notification standards per company policies.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires use of considerable judgment in application of procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices and policies to work problems, organization, and administration of hospital activities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires ability to maintain current customer service, nursing, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires proficiency in the use of computer technology.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other medical and/or non-medical office support personnel to coordinate necessary information to provide optimal level of patient care.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires telephone contact with patients, referring physicians, and pharmaceutical representatives outside of UT Southwestern, vendors, and third party payees.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping. Pushing and pulling heavy objects such as patient beds. Must be able to help lift and turn patients.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills independently.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrates organizational and time management skills, and a proficiency toward completing continuing and ongoing renal/nephrology education, as well as all required competency testing and skills validation.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIt requires prolonged periods of standing, the ability to bend (provisions to reduce bending, i.e. stool can be made available), to move machines and equipment %26gt; 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs up as high as 5 feet.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Information%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ESalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E