Registered Nurse

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training.

Supports the FMCNA’s mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities,  including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Directs Patient Care Technician’s provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.


* Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants.


* Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments.


* Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.


* Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned


* Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.


* Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).


* Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.


* Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance.


* Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).


* Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction.


* Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid.


* Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD.


* Accurately implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated.


* Assesses patients’ response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician.

Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician.


* Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician.


* Initiates Initial and A...