About Marin Nephrology
Marin Nephrology is a 5-physician general Nephrology private practice that has been providing excellent renal care to the Marin County community for over 35 years. We are based in beautiful Marin County, just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, extremely family friendly with excellent schools, and desirable weather. We are a small but tight-knit family, within Marin Nephrology, and within the greater medical community in Marin.
We are looking for a well-qualified and experienced registered nurse to join our extinguished team. This is a chance for a career position that allows for a high degree of independence and requires minimal bureaucracy. The role requires no travel, as all procedures are located in one location.
Ideally the candidate will be available to work Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, though there may be flexibility to this, should we not find a good candidate with that availability.
The Nurse will provide dialysis services to the patients hospitalized at MarinHealth Medical Center requiring renal replacement therapy. This will include conventional hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and slow low efficiency dialysis (SLED). He/she will function as a coordinator of patient care collaborating with other providers and health team members to provide quality care. In addition, he/she will act as a patient teacher and advocate, to assist the patient seeking information about dialysis and their disease.
The Nurse is expected to participate in professional role development activities including continuing education. He/she will develop ethically sound practice and confront ethical challenges through application of the Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and Standards of Care.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Observes and records patient’s vital signs and status during hemodialysis treatment; performs thorough patient assessments and communication to the collaborating nurse on the floor.
Administers ordered medications, understands and teaches principles of safe dosage in ESRD, including the reason for giving medication and possible side effects
Obtains laboratory specimens as ordered and performs routine tests
Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to the ESRD patient; confers with the nephrologist about abnormal findings
Participates in CPR as needed; BLS certified (ALS not required but would be a plus). Marin Nephrology open to paying for BLS certification if necessary.
Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education
Helps maintain neat and clean environment
Maintains dialysis machines, including acid, bleach, and disinfection
Integrates best practices with evidence based standards in care interventions
Promotes an environment of safety to minimize the risk of harm to patients
Available periodically for call overnight for emergent dialysis cases. Will be compensated at overtime rates.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent, BSN preferred
Experience: One (1) year Registered Nurse general nursing experience. Two (2) preferred.
License/Certification(s): Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; current CPR certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Understands the Nurse Practice Act and Responsibilities Understands basic renal function and the consequences of renal failure
Good bedside manner
Comprehends and follows all MarinHealth Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control; understands the hazards associated with failing to follow those procedures
Able to use tools for information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision-making through documentation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $60.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work many or most Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays? If not, please describe your shift availability. Thank you.
Experience:
- dialysis nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person