What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) position at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith?
Description
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.
You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
What you will do in this role:
- Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
- Demonstrate competent skills to perform renal replacement therapy treatments per nephrologist orders. The Dialysis RN will perform appropriate patient assessments, evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and nursing interventions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
- Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrates knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy
- Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy
- Provides patient and family teaching as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge
- Provides education to the clinical staff as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing and a current state license to practice nursing
- At least 2 years of current experience in the specialty OR Certified Dialysis Nurse (“CDN”) certification
- Current BLS required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
- Must be able to safely operate dialysis machines
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
