Job ID82803

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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. The Dialysis Nurse provides direct patient care for patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages patients during acute and chronic dialysis treatments to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources.

Additional Information

Department: Renal Dialysis Hours per week: 38, eligible for benefits Shift: A combination of 3 12 hour shifts/week or 2 12 shifts and 2 6 hour shifts/week. Rotating Saturdays 1-2 per 8 week schedule and on-call requirements 1 per week and 1 weekend (Fri-Sun) every 8 week schedule. This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience: One year nursing experience. 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.

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 of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of peritoneal and/or hemodialysis direct patient care Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care Collects, monitors, and reports on quality of care outcomes and measures; provides input into the continuous evaluation and improvement of internal quality and safety processes, procedures, nd performance measures Collaborates with patients, families, and providers to facilitate family meetings and as needed to establish an effective plan of care based on mutually developed goals and in an environment that fosters shared decision making. Assess patient's and family's unmet health and social needs at home or in other community locations and collaborates with social work and family navigators as needed. Monitors patients' adherence to plan of care and progress toward goals. Facilities and documents change and/or interventions as needed Provides education and coaching to patients and families to improve health