MGB-11255 - RN Dialysis - Oak Bluffs, MA - 19 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare Staffing is looking for an experienced Dialysis Registered Nurse for our client's hospital in Oak Bluffs, MA.
Shifts: 36 hrs/wk. Rotating shifts, three 12 hr. shifts. 5:30 AM - 6 PM & 9:30 AM - 10 PM.
Summary: - Dialysis Nurses provide care and support for patients suffering from acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure. They assist pre-and during dialysis procedures, following physician orders.
Responsibilities: - Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs
- Readies dialysis equipment
- Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
- Cannulates accesses
- Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral shealths & administer medications, including thrombolytics
- Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
- Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information
- Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
- Secures blood works
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
- Maintains medical inventory
- Provides pre- and post procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Requirements: - Graduate of an accredited RN program
- Current RN license, in good standing with the State licensing board
- Current BLS and ACLS
- (2) years Dialysis nurse experience
- Federal and State credentials current and on file