Staff Nurse (PH)- Proc,Hemodialy

Company: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Marketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION:As a nursing practitioner in the Hemodialysis unit, she/he is engaged in direct patient care. She/he develops and implements individualized nursing regiment for the renal patient based on data collection, and established standards of care.Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care responsibilities as specified in the policies, procedures and protocol for the Hemodialysis Unit. Attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary meetings of assigned primary patients. Understands and maintains the established standards procedures and policies of this Institution.
• Executes prescribed dialysis regimen for each individual patient, as assigned. Performs therapeutic measures, as delegated and prescribed by the physicians; has a thorough knowledge of medications and treatments being administered.
• Maintains, prepares and sanitizes equipment necessary for the administration of Hemodialysis.
• Accurately records observations, treatment, medication and other pertinent clinical information. Evaluates the nursing care provided for patients; reviews and revises patient care plans. Documents long and short-term goals and discusses goals with the patient in collaboration and other disciplines.
• Keep Charge Nurse and Head Nurse informed of pertinent information continuously throughout tour of duty.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Has an awareness of the safety hazards in the unit and take responsibility for corrections, when possible, Reports and records incidents and accidents.
• Makes assignments and assumes the responsibility fort the performance of team members through guidance and supervision of their activities.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other staff in the Hemodialysis Unit to maintain.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement program.
• May assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.
• May be assigned other duties by Charge Nurse, Head Nurse.
• Guides and direct License Practical Nurse, Technicians and Nurse Aids in rendering patient care.
• Maintains infection control protocol according to infection control guidelines for Hemodialysis Personnel.
• Maintains clinical competency by attending and participating in continuing education programs.
• In the absence of the technician, ensures daily check of the water treatment system herein includes the RO units, sand, carbon tanks, water softener, water pressure and temperature. Performs and interprets testing for chlorine, chloramines and water ph. Recognizes and reports abnormal findings to Head Nurse of Charge Nurse.
• Documents and reviews with the patient monthly laboratory work and URR in collaboration with other disciplines. Provides appropriate patient teaching.
• Provides care for these areas below:DiabetesAnemiaChronic/Acute Renal FailureRenal OsteodystrophyMinimum Qualifications
  • A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
  • Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).Department PreferencesHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
    • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
    • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
    • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
    • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
    • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
    • Multiple employee discounts programs

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