Registered Nurse II - Inpatient - Dialysis (PRN: As needed)

Work Status Details: PRO RE NATA (AS NEEDED) | 12.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $39.9300
Mid = $51.9090
Max = $63.8880

Summary:

The Registered nurse provides important care coordination and compassionate patient management for the acutely or chronically ill patient with dialysis requirements. The Registered Nurse is responsible for astute physical assessment and appropriate intervention according to best nursing practice standards. In this role, the Registered Nurses are expected to have a baseline understanding of the mechanics of dialysis to include all modalities, clinical indicators of renal failure, psychosocial needs of a patient with renal failure and dialysis emergency preparedness.

Responsibilities:

Interdepartmental collaboration

Review Physician orders for Hemodialysis subject to change based on the pre-assessment of the patient to include vital signs, patient’s vascular access, pertinent laboratory results, and patient’s overall clinical picture.

Promptly communicate with physician regarding concerns of patient safety.

Prepare and test machine prior to patient connection, ensuring all alarms are appropriately addressed and machine is safe to use based on quality prerequisites outlined in facility policy, to include daily, weekly, monthly maintenance of machines.

Using aseptic technique to oversee/perform vascular access to include central access or cannulation.

Continuous monitoring of vital signs during treatment keeping open conversation with Nephrologist based on patient’s level of tolerance or other associated symptoms or interventions.

Swiftly respond to emergencies using appropriate action within scope and notification pathways established by the facility.

Review and record patient’s tolerance to procedure, any interventions utilized during procedure, and effectiveness of treatment in appropriate location in EMR.

Contribute to the continuity of patient and family education and support: to include best practice recommendations for care outside of the hospital.

Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

•  Associates Degree
• AZ RN License
• BLS (AHA)

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

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https://www.yumachamber.org/

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.