Overview Registered Nurse, Nephrology Unit $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Every other weekend rotation. Rotation of minor and major holidays required. Kidney disease is the 9thleading cause of death in the USA. There is approximately 850 million people who suffer from some sort of kidney disease. At Fort Sanders Regional we take an important role in caring for these patients in the acute stages of kidney failure and helping with other complications that occur because of chronic kidney failure. On this unit we focus on patients who have hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, urinary infections, and other urological conditions. Our unit cares for patients with other medical and cardiac issues as well. The Nephrology Unit (3 West) at Fort Sanders Regional is a 17-bed telemetry unit serving a wide variety of medical patients. Our primary population consists of patients with acute or chronic renal failure, diabetes and cardiac issues. We focus on patients who have hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, urinary infections, and other urological conditions. We specialize in the treatment of the kidney patient including those who are newly diagnosed with a kidney issue, as well as individuals who are long term dialysis patients. Cardiac overflow. As an RN on our nephrology unit, you will perform a variety of tasks. Nurses on 3 West are specially trained in performing peritoneal dialysis and managing select cardiac drips. Our goal is to provide excellent patient-centered care and prepare our patients and their families for care after discharge. Great basic nursing skills such as lines, drains, and tubing practices are used on this unit every day as well as cutting edge dialysis therapies. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You will participate in team nursing, with the RN as Team Leader. Our staff consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs who work together to provide exceptional care. We work in close collaboration with one another, our physicians and interdisciplinary team. We have a supportive environment and an orientation tailored to your needs. If you are looking for a work “home”, then you have found the right floor! As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. Because of this, nurses on 3 west are encouraged to become certified in Med/Surg nursing. If you choose to become certified, our organization can help with the cost of your testing, as well as pay you a yearly bonus for taking the next step in your career. If you are passionate about putting patients first apply for our Nephrology unit today! Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter:Lacey Spoon ||Lspoon2@covhlth.com|| 865-374-5404 Responsibilities + Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care. + Assesses needs of patient and family. + Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family. + Recommends interventions. + Evaluates plan of care. + Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/physician problems without supervision. + Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served. + Leads process improvement initiatives in their own unit or participate in facility team. + Precepts new employees/students or attends formal preceptor workshop and is willing to precept. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor. + Provides four contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education. + Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program. + Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: Minimum of three (3) years professional experience. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required.BLS preferred. RN licens Apply/Share Job Title CLIN NURSE III ID 4104742 Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Department Name NEPHROLOGY UNIT