Dialysis Registered Nurse

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Culture Statement:
At Blue Mountain Hospital, we are committed to a culture of excellence, empowerment, accountability, and affirmative communication.

Value Statement:
Blue Mountain Hospital strives to exemplify values of Excellence,  Integrity, Respect, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Accountability, Stewardship and Collaboration.

Vision Statement:

Blue Mountain Hospital vision is to be the standard for rural hospitals.

Mission Statement:
Blue Mountain Hospital is committed to providing an atmosphere of excellence in healing, quality physician care and inspired employees.

Occupational Title:              Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)

Department:                        Dialysis Unit

Reports To:                         Jordon Bradford RN-BSN

Facility Location:                Blue Mountain Hospital          Blanding, UT

Position:                              Part-time       

Description:

We are currently seeking a positive and motivated individual to fill a part-time dialysis unit RN position. This position involves working with patients in our dialysis unit as a key player for their life saving treatments. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May provide day-to-day work direction, review, advice, and/or mentoring to LPN, Patient Care Technician and Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)

Key Performance Indicators:

• Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy including but not limited to formulating a dialysis plan for ultra-filtration, initiating dialysis via various accesses, complying with all safety measures, and monitoring patient vital signs applicable to ESRD patients according to Plan of Care

• Administer medications, fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments per physician orders; document in the patient treatment record

• Perform patient assessment including but not limited to vital signs and all other parameters of the ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, determine general physical and mental condition of patient through observations and interview, assist in determining compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document compliance to dietary or medication regimen, document all observations appropriately

• Analyze patient data: assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review lab work, patient assessments, and report any relevant changes or abnormalities to physician and or Manager of Dialysis Services

• Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems

• Direct involvement with preparing and/or overseeing dialysis water treatment systems for use according to established procedures

• Prepare dialysis delivery systems for use according to established procedure

• Inform Manager of Dialysis Services of any malfunctions

• Obtain machine and water cultures as requested

• Document patient medical records appropriately

• Complete treatment records

• Ensure availability of supplies

• Participate proactively in quality improvement programs

• Know and comply with Blue Mountain Hospital policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, OSHA, HIPAA or other governing agencies)

• Know and comply with all state or federal regulations of the Employee Health and Safety Training Program

• Comply with Blue Mountain Hospital Healthcare clinical and safety standards, policies, procedures and guidelines and all safety regulatory requirements, supporting survey readiness at all times

• Review pre and post dialysis care with patient

• Discuss health concerns with patient; review patient concerns with physician and/or Manager of Dialysis Services

• Diabetes Educator

• Provide ongoing patient education

• Administer quality patient care in a considerate, and respectful manner

• Work overtime with little or no notice as needed

• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, quality improvement meetings, educational activities, and training as needed or required

• Meet all annual competency and skills tests/checklists as applicable

• Read, know, understand, and follow employee guidelines, employment policies, and department or hospital procedures

• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position

• Know facility emergency plans and demonstrate ability to act swiftly and confidently in an emergency

• All other duties as assigned and within scope of practice

Requirements

Experience, Training, and Qualifications needed to perform the job:

• Current state of Utah or compact state RN license required

• CNN or CDN certifications preferred but not required

• Must be able to stoop, safely lift,  push and pull 25 pounds or more above the waist

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check

• Must obtain and maintain first aid / cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

• Willing to complete a typing test with a minimum of 30 WPM result 

General Requirements:

In addition to the specific duties listed above, the Employee is required to do the following:

• Any tasks, projects, or actions that are reasonably within the scope of the Employee’s position or employment, which the Employee’s supervisor, any member of BMH’s management, or BMH’s administration team—asks of the Employee.  Tasks, projects, or actions are “reasonably within the scope” of the Employee’s employment or position unless the same are so far removed therefrom that no legitimate argument can be made that such tasks, projects, or actions are in any way related to BMH or the Employee’s employment or position within BMH.

• Act as professionally as should normally be required in a medical organization.  This shall include giving all appropriate respect and deference to licensed medical providers and behavioral health providers (hereafter jointly referred to as “Providers”).  Providers include, but may not be limited to physician assistants, nurse practitioners (or similar), and Physician Assistants.

• Keep all BMH business and patient information strictly confidential and to adhere to all other BMH confidentiality policies and procedures, as well as all laws affecting confidentiality.

• Refrain—whatsoever—from intentionally, purposely, knowingly, or negligently engaging in any conduct, actions, or speech that may cause concern, apprehension, confusion, or annoyance on the part of any BMH patient toward BMH as an organization or any BMH employee.

• Work congenially and cooperatively at all times with all other BMH employees.  This includes maintaining a pleasant demeanor and attitude and executing position duties and administration’s/management’s other requests in a timely manner, diligently, and with a positive attitude.  This requirement further includes refraining from personally degrading any other person or BMH employee.  As part of this requirement, the Employee must refrain from engaging in gossip about any BMH employees and/or patients.

• Communicate complaints about BMH, its policies, procedures, managers, administrators, and/or other employees—only to and through the appropriate BMH channels, which are limited to BMH’s management chain of command.  No complaints, judgments, or degrading comments about BMH, its policies, procedures, managers, administrators, and/or other employees—should be shared with anyone other than the appropriate persons within BMH’s management chain of command who have the ability to work to remedy any related problems.  Unless the Employee’s direct supervisor is part of the problem or complaint—problems and complaints should first be voiced to the Employee’s direct supervisor and upward therefrom through BMH’s internal management chain of command as appropriate and necessary.  It is an absolute dereliction of this duty by the Employee if the Employee ever—directly or indirectly (in conjunction or planning with others)—makes complaints or problems publicly known to anyone other than BMH’s management team or administrative team (neither include BMH Board Members).

• If applicable (having access to), check the Employee’s BMH email no less frequently than once daily.

• Absolutely refrain from communicating or releasing any “Private BMH Information” to the media and/or non-BMH persons or entities—without formal approval to do the same by BMH’s CEO.  “Private BMH Information”, for purposes of this requirement, includes: (1) all information that requires confidentiality pursuant to any BMH policies or procedures; (2) all information that is protected by HIPAA or other applicable laws; (3) all information relating to BMH’s internal business workings, strategies, or plans; and (4) all information relating to any BMH employee or contractor.  This requirement remains applicable and shall stand regardless of whether the information being requested is of a private or public nature—if the information sought fits any of the above listed types.  Finally, this requirement remains applicable at all times, including when the Employee is off duty or away from BMH’s premises.

We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically underserved communities. BMH hires in accordance with NPEA standards.