Unclassified - Jonesboro, GA
posted 2 months ago
The position functions as a vital part of the dialysis healthcare team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This role adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and training while complying with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. The primary responsibility includes the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, and supporting the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. The individual will actively participate in process improvement activities aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and achieving the organization's Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). In terms of patient-related education, the role involves assisting other healthcare team members in providing detailed education to patients regarding adequacy measures, including Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), and Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM). The position requires welcoming assigned patients, evaluating their vascular access for patency, performing cannulation, administering heparin as delegated, and monitoring patients' responses to dialysis therapy. The individual will also be responsible for documenting vital signs, treatment parameters, and any significant changes in patient conditions, ensuring accurate and timely information is recorded on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet. The role also encompasses responsibilities related to infection control, including assisting in infection control audits and reinforcing education on infection control practices for patients and families. The individual will follow all policies and procedures related to infection control and participate in the education of patients under the direction of the Care Manager or designee. Additionally, the position involves following newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis, coordinating their transitional care, and assisting with supply ordering and inventory for the Transitional Care Unit (TCU).