RN Dialysis Staff Nurse - Outpatient Dialysis (Village Square)

divh2Job Title/h2pOur North County Dialysis location is a 16-station, in-center hemodialysis unit with the capability for home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis training and support. The unit has the potential to accommodate 90 in-center hemodialysis patients and up to 40 home modalities patients. This center operates two to three patient shifts a day and is open Monday through Saturday with patients running from 06:15am 5:00pm. Position hours are three or four days a week, rotating every other Saturday./ph3Primary Duties Responsibilities:/h3pSupervises delivery of patient care by technician staff and performs initiation, monitoring, and termination of treatment as needed./ppCompletes patient assessment, observes, monitors, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition, administers dialysis medications and receives reports from staff members on patients under their care; completes all required documentation, including primary nurse responsibilities./ppReviews patient data and communicates accurate and pertinent information to the charge nurse or physician, charting entries appropriately./ppPerforms work according to nursing and facility standards inclusive of safety protocols, following state and facility guidelines./ppPerforms, verifies, and documents water system safely checks per unit policy; any findings outside the normal range must be reported to the Chief Maintenance Technician./ppResponds to patient and staff concerns in a timely and appropriate manner; pertinent information is reported to the charge nurse or nurse administrator while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines./ppEducates new and existing patients and their families on the policies and procedures of the clinic, proper fluid control and treatment adherence./ph3Working Conditions:/h3pJob Location/Working Conditions/pulliExposure to blood-borne pathogens/liliHigh noise environment/liliRequires protective devices/liliPatient care setting/liliDirect patient care setting/li/ulpPhysical Effort/pulliTypically sitting at a desk or table/liliTypically standing or walking/liliTypically bending, crouching, stooping/liliRepetitive wrist, hand or finger movement/liliOccasional lifting (25 lbs)/li/ulpEquipment/pulliClinical/diagnostic equipment/li/ulh3Required Qualifications:/h3pEducation:/ppP.N - Diploma In Practical Nursing/ppCertifications/Professional Licenses:/ppBasic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration/ppWork Experience:/ppNursing (1 Year)/ppSkills:/ppNot Applicable/ppDrivers License:/ppA drivers license is not required for this position./ph3More About This Job/h3pRequired Qualifications:/pulliGraduate of an accredited nursing program./liliCurrent Illinois and/or Missouri RN licensure as applicable by state of work location, in accordance with Compact Act./liliBasic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements)./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliDialysis experience./li/ulh3Salary Range/h3p$29.22 - $50.81 / Hourly/ppThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget./ph3Accommodation/h3pIf you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@ or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request./ppAll qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship./ph3Pre-Employment Screening/h3pAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening./ph3Benefits Statement/h3pPersonal:/pulliUp to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time./liliCompetitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance./liliTake advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees./liliWashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%./li/ulpWellness:/pulliWellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!/li/ulpFamily:/pulliWe offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weve got you covered./liliWashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us./li/ulpFor policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit ./ph3EEO Statement/h3pWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply./p/div