Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the organization. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and provides patient education to assure safe patient discharge.

License, Certification & Registration

Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Required/Preferred

Registered Nurse

North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement

Prior to Start Date

Required

Basic Life Support

American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross CPR for Prof. Rescue

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Required

Knowledge & Skills

Title

Required/Preferred

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.

Required

Physical Demands

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Occasionally (5-33%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Frequently (34-66%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Not Applicable

Crawl

Rarely (<5%)

Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Frequently (34-66%)

See

Frequently (34-66%)

Hear

Frequently (34-66%)

Weight Demands

Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Medium (20-40 pounds