RN - Acute Hemodialysis (Rotator Call-In)
Company: Queen's Health System
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Scope of Service
Acute Hemodialysis operates a six bed inpatient unit, as well as
having the capability of providing treatments at the bedside. Hours
of operation are Monday through Saturday 6:30 am to 11:30 pm.
Emergency treatment is available 24 hours/day, using on-call RNs.
The average daily treatment schedule is 45.
Acute Hemodialysis provides care for all adult patients over 18
years. Our patient population includes:
Inpatients who develop acute renal failure;
Patients admitted in acute renal failure;
Chronic hemodialysis patients admitted for treatment of other
medical/surgical diagnosis;
Patients admitted with acute overdose.
Patient care includes:
All medical/surgical; including ventilator-dependent patients,
stable telemetry, and lower level of care (SNF/ICF) patients
receive their treatments in the hemodialysis unit. RN staff/patient
ratio 1:2. Exceptions: Respiratory Isolation (TB).
Continuous EKG monitoring/pulse oximetry are available in the
hemodialysis unit.
All ICU and unstable telemetry patients receive their treatments at
the bedside by an RN (1:1). The general ICU care is provided by the
ICU RN assigned to the patient in consultation with the HD RN for
HD treatment.
All critical care patients are assessed per critical care routine
and the needs of the patient.
The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and American
Nephrology Nurses Association Clinical Nursing Practice Standards
are followed.
Responsibilities
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. Integrates
all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family
outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship
with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care,
patient/family education, utilization management and discharge
planning.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 1/2 lb., seeing,
hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous:
standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent:
pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting,
bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional:
pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up
to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to
shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up
to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching,
overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and
communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful,
fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas
and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying
patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative
patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical
safety.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
1.Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
2.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in
Nursing preferred.
3.Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in
designated areas.
4.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
effectively.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements for Experienced RN:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Current ACLS certification.
B. EXPERIENCE:
12 months Telemetry and/or medical/surgical RN experience in the
last 5 years.
12 months ICU experience preferred.
12 months of acute Hemodialysis RN preferred.
Baxter/Phoenix HD machine experience preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
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