RN - HEMODIALYSIS

Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

3, 12 hour shifts starting at 9:30am

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing acute hemodialysis therapy. They shall independently perform critical tasks in assessing, initiating, monitoring and terminating treatment in an acute hospital setting. The nursing care being provided is under the direction and in cooperation with the company's medical director and in accordance with physician orders, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, OSHA, HCFA, AAMI, JCAHO, CMS, federal, state and local regulations. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1). 
   

• Experience
  One (1) year of acute care dialysis or critical care experience required. Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire and 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire and 
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Education
  BSN preferred. 
   

• Experience
  Two (2) years of experience preferred. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  Certified Nephrology Nurse Certification preferred. Upon Hire 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures.
• Assesses patients‿ responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately physician. Communicates problems or concerns to appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as necessary.
• Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician an