RN - Renal Dialysis (RDU) - As Needed

Company: Vidant Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

Vidant Health

About Vidant Health

Vidant Health is a regional health system serving 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. We are working every day to improve the health of the 1.4 million people we serve. Vidant Health is made up of 8 hospitals, physician practices, home health, hospice, wellness centers and other health care services. Vidant Medical Center is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. As a major resource for health services and education, Vidant Health strives to support local medical communities and to work with providers throughout the region to deliver quality care. Our goal is to enhance services that are available locally and to eliminate barriers involving time, distance and lack of awareness that sometimes prevent patients from receiving the care they need.

Minimum Requirements

* Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing or higher
* Bachelors Degree is preferred.
* Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state Health Care Provider is required.
* Basic Life Support is required.

Other Information

* 20 beds in Main HDU

The Hemodialysis unit cares for patients experiencing the following disease processes (but not limited to):

* End Stage Renal Disease/Transplant Rejection
* Acute Kidney Injury
* Congestive Heart Failure/Pulmonary Edema
* Sepsis
* Auto-immune/Neurological Disorders
* Blood disorders

Respiratory/Metabolic AcidosisRegistered nurses provide care to patients requiring dialysis and/or plasmapheresis with complex diagnosis. Care is provided across the continuum, from infants to adults. Nurses are trained to perform hemodialysis treatments, peritoneal dialysis treatments, and apheresis treatments. ICU and vented patients are 1:1 care at bedside. BLS is required at onset of employment. ACLS is required within 1 year of hire date.

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Sarah Thompson

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email:

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