Registered Nurse Renal Dialysis - Full-time / Part-time

This fulltime night position is located at Illinois Masonic Hospital

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Board Certification by 12/31/2015 or within two years of hire

Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience

Earn 10.0 continuing education credits annually

Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

Education requirements if hired into this position prior to January 1, 2012:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Good oral and written communication skills

Computer skills

Good time management and organizational skills

Familiarity with patient care equipment

Ability to be self~directed and responsible for outcomes.

Good physical and psychosocial assessment skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team.

Current Illinois RN license

Current CPR

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing

Certain positions may need to take call

Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment

Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace

Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick

Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster

Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients

Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit

Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly

This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 04/20/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients.

A Nurse Clinician II plans and sets goals which demonstrate a holistic approach to patients and families. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills.

Accountabilities:

Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum

Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality, cost effective care

Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues

Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem~solving model

Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.

Nursing Patient Relationships

As evidenced by the following examples:

Establishes therapeutic relationship with the hemodialysis patient including caring for psychosocial needs.

Assuring/Improving Quality Care

As evidenced by the following examples

Checks correctness of hemodialysis set~up to ensure safety and efficacy.

Performs water testing activities and implements appropriate corrective actions.

Patient/Staff Education

As evidenced by the following examples:

Instructs patient on what to expect pr