What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Acute Dialysis Program Coordinator - Full-Time - Ukiah Valley position at Adventist Health?
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Job Summary:
Delivers coordinated nursing care to dialysis patients ensuring established standards of care. Supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care with the underlying objective of enhancing quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and independent judgment.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner: Preferred
- Experience in acute care nursing: Preferred
- Experience in cardiovascular nursing. : Preferred
- Experience in orthopedic case management: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN): Preferred
- Certification in case management and/or orthopedic nursing practice: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Performs rounds with the Critical Care Unit and other Inpatient Care Units, as required. Conducts ongoing review and education on dialysis nursing care to staff including all shifts. Ensures elements of the Acute Dialysis program are in place and functioning appropriately. Acts as clinical resource to staff by providing in-services, validating dialysis-related competencies and advising management of training needs.
- Coordinates all disciplines involved in the care of patients to ensure appropriate, cost-effective and efficient progression through the system and continuity of care. Leads multidisciplinary team efforts to identify clinical problems and needs. Designs processes to implement and manage patient transitions through the system. Evaluates care to ensure desired patient outcomes. Works under minimal supervision.
- Serves as the point-of-contact for the program to both internal/external customers and healthcare providers. Maintains and ensures continued success of the program by complying with quality and regulatory requirements, as outlined by the appropriate agencies. Functions as an expert clinician, consultant educator and leader in the care of the dialysis patient population. Implements day-to-day care management interventions for identified patients.
- Mentors, develops, inspires, educates and leads staff members in patient care setting. Maintains responsibility for enhancing efficiency and cost effectiveness by identifying opportunities to decrease costs, as applicable to the job. Demonstrates subject matter expertise regularly regarding medication, treatment and patient care standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
