Registered Nurse, Inpatient Dialysis Float (Part time, Days)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Must be willing to trave all campuses and take on-call.

  

 

 

 

The Dialysis Nurse is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized quality patient care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
• Formulates collaborative plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes.
• Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness is accordance with care plan.
• Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
• Coordinates care of the patient with the Physician, Social Worker, Dietitian and other staff members.
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers. Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Participates in identifying unit needs and supporting unit goals and objectives then contributes to the growth of the Patient Care Services Department.
• Assumes responsibility for a clean, orderly environment

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.  Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.  Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.  Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs.  Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 50 lbs.  Transport patients weighing up to 300 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and /or stretcher.  Frequently stoop and bend.  Frequently reach above shoulder level.  Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.  Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies.  Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

 Current RN license in the State of Pennsylvania. New Jersey required within 3 months of hire date.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year medical/surgical experience preferred, or experience in hemodialysis. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Evidence of successful completion of BLS.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.