Dialysis RN - PRN

UofL Health, Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro



A career at UofL Health- Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro, a new 40-bed, 55,000-square-foot, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and UofL Health is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Louisville area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits:



• Various shift availabilities



• Tuition assistance/reimbursement



• Low nurse-to-patient ratios



• Expansive benefit package for eligible employees



• Professional development and advancement opportunities



• Targeted approach to career development



• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities



• Superior quality patient outcomes



• Supportive leadership and culture



What you will do in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Demonstrate competent skills to perform renal replacement therapy treatments per nephrologist orders. The Dialysis RN will perform appropriate patient assessments, evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and nursing interventions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrates knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy
• Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy
• Provides patient and family teaching as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge
• Provides education to the clinical staff as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing and a current state license to practice nursing
• At least 2 years of current experience in the specialty OR Certified Dialysis Nurse (“CDN”) certification
• Current BLS required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Must be able to safely operate dialysis machines

UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

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