What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN DIALYSIS - PRN position at Horizon Health?
Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.
Position Summary:
The hemodialysis registered nurse is proficient in providing hemodialysis therapies to patients in with chronic renal failure. The registered nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, and patient’s physician. The hemodialysis registered nurse must possess the physical capabilities to successfully perform the job as stated in the physical requirements. Adherence to all policies and procedures is required.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise and enforce all company and facility - approved procedures and policies.
- Completes admission process as outlined in policies and procedure.
- Performs competent hemodialysis treatments.
- Performs set-up and maintenance of hemodialysis equipment.
- Cross train to peritoneal dialysis.
- Cross train to inpatient hemodialysis.
- Provides immediate supervision of direct patient care.
- Trouble shoots machine alarms as appropriate.
- Safely operates all dialysis-related equipment.
- Reports machine problems to mechanical technician.
- Be familiar with all emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.
- Cleans disinfects and rinses dialysis machines according to protocol.
- Provides teaching to patients.
- Assists physicians during patient rounds.
- Administers medications to patients.
- Transcribes and implements physician orders.
- Seeks to improve work processes and participates in work improvement process and committees.
- Participates in staff training.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Participate in Patient Care Planning meetings.
- Participate in gathering data for comparative and trending; to help identify
- opportunities for improvement.
- Assist Charge Nurse with other related work as assigned.
- Responsible for reporting all incidents, information, complaints or problems to the Nurse Manager.
- Delegates and oversees non-licensed direct care staff.
The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current nursing license in state of Illinois.
- One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.
- CPR Certification.
- ACLS Certification
Position Information:
Location: 721 E. Court Street Paris, IL 61944
Hours: PRN varying 12-hr shifts Monday- Saturday with occasional Sunday for Holiday Accommodations.
Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.
Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for Hemodialysis Registered Nurse. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!
