Dialysis Nurse at CommonSpirit Health

Where Youll WorkSt. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.One Community. One Mission. One CaliforniaJob Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Dialysis Nurse you will provide specialized compassionate nursing care for patients undergoing various dialysis treatments ensuring their safety and optimal clinical outcomes.Every day you will assess patient conditions proficiently initiate and monitor dialysis treatments educate patients on their disease and treatment plan meticulously manage vascular access and ensure strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.To be successful in this role you will combine a strong clinical background in dialysis with meticulous attention to detail exceptional patient education skills and the ability to manage complex care plans while advocating for our patients well-being.Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect if identified.Understands role of and how to access the Bioethics Committee.$5000 sign on for eligible new hires with at least 1 year of relevant experience.Job RequirementsMinimum:Graduate of an RN School of NursingCurrent California RN licenseCurrent BLS certificationOne year of dialysis experience required.Must have a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures a thorough knowledge and skills in the techniques of the nursing care of the dialysis patient as well as critical care patients including expertise in the use of dialysis equipment resuscitation equipment and monitoring equipment such as EKG. (Must also be able to make astute observations of the patients condition and take immediate action in emergencies.)Preferred:One year recent acute care experienceOne year of recent stroke care experienceBachelor degree in health related fieldComputer literacyCurrent ACLS certification Key Skills Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Computer Skills,ICU Experience,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Nursing,Dialysis Experience,DocuSign,Critical Care Experience,Epic,Medication Administration Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1