Acute Hemodialysis Unit
Independently and completely performs focused assessment of dialysis patients to provide the most effective patient care. Assess, monitor, report and manage significant changes in a patient's condition/status, including responses to medications and treatments. Provide nursing care to patients including the administration of medications and treatments ordered and assist with interventional procedures. Document patient care, including changes in patient's status. Identify problems presented by patients and families and initiate appropriate interventions. To provide nursing advice and consultation and act as a resource to other health care team members. Individualizes communication based on the assessment of the patients and families. Independently set up, prime, initiate, manage/monitor and terminate specialized renal therapies (including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) in multiple clinical settings (ICU, ER, OR, etc). Assist physicians with sterile procedures for dialysis line placements. To accept on call as assigned. To maintain clinical expertise within this unique renal failure patient population by seeking out additional learning experiences within specialized renal therapies. Participate in ensuring patient safety. Assist in research studies and quality assurance activities. The hemodialysis and INU are telemetry units, training will be provided.
Expectations of the position:
- On call commitment
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in routine and emergent situations
- Ability to push, lift and move heavy equipment multiple times per day; ability to lift, move and position patients
- Positive, can do attitude, strong team player
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan
- Minimum one (1) year of recent hemodialysis RN experience as evidenced by performance reviews and professional references OR minimum of three (3) years recent telemetry RN experience as evidenced by performance reviews and professional references
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position
Recent Telemetry experience
ACLS
Demonstrated participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results
Always strives to be part of the solution by offering constructive, creative ideas
Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
- Appointment: 30 hours per week/10 hours shifts
- Shift/Hours/Days: Afternoon shift, hours are 1500-0130; will also rotate to 2000-0630 shift based on unit need
- Requires rotation of on call coverage, weekends and holidays
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
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