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Job ID88977

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Dialysis Nurse supports Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) mission, vision, and core values. This role provides and directs patient care for patients experiencing acute or chronic kidney failure in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and policies, values, and mission of the organization. The Dialysis Nurse manages and oversees patients during acute and chronic dialysis treatments to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources. Additionally, the Dialysis Nurse actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and serves as a subject matter expert in specialty areas.

Additional Information

Department Name: Renal Dialysis Job Status: 80 hours, full-time Shift: per unit need

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Experience: Three years of nursing experience including two years dialysis, CRRT or Apheresis nursing experience Equivalency: None Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Licensure(s): Registered Nurse (RN) license This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted. http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.j sp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Responsible for the ov rsight and delivery of direct patient care aligning with established policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations. Direct patient care includes all dialysis modalities: hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), Acute HD and PD.Demonstrates knowledge of Transplant along with other therapies as needed. Participates in new hire training and orientation activities. Implements prescribed treatments including Sodium (Na) modeling and