Dialysis nurses provide care to all ages and a diversified population ranging from acute to chronically ill patients while adhering to strict, dynamic regulatory standards. During the hemodialysis (HD) procedure, the nurse is managing the patient’s clinical status, the venous access, the infusion of blood components or specialized fluids, and oversees the technical aspects of the HD machines. Additional responsibilities include providing patient/family/public education, overseeing dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, performing surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (such as chlorine, hardness, conductivity, water cultures), and participating in quality improvement activities to include collection of data for the dialysis unit Quality Assurance Improvement (QAI) plan.

The Dialysis Department regular service hours are from 0700—1900 Monday thru Saturday with mandatory on-call service Monday thru Saturday 1900—0700 and all day on Sunday and holidays. Scheduling is flexible with call being shared among regular staff. Dialysis RN’s will provide services to pediatric and adult patient population serving both hospitals.

Department Specific Working Conditions: Exposure includes blood, body fluids, blood products, medications, and radiation. 

• One year experience in adult dialysis procedures required or 
• One year experience in dialysis, including past dialysis technician experience. 
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Competencies
• Experience in pediatric dialysis procedures preferred
Certifications
• Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN), Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) preferred
Qualities
• A self-reflective, self-directed learner who achieves progressive growth.
Nursing Position Description Addendum
4B Inpatient Hemodialysis
Division Specific Requirements

• Identify gaps in knowledge and initiate seeking resources to identify and manage risks, practicing safely with a 
wide variety of patient populations.
• Able to advance the plan of care when there is a lack of continuity of patient assignments
• Excellent time management.
• Self-management:
o “The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and 
safety, preserve wholeness of character and integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and 
professional growth” (ANA, 2015).
• Integrate into a diversity of team cultures, including:
o Speaking up about questionable assignments and identifying alternatives.
o Inquiring about performance improvement changes.
o Actively participating in huddles.

 

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

 

 

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

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