Registered Nurse - RN

Hawaii Union Regional Float Pool

This addendum outlines additional requirements and expectations for employees assigned to the Hawaii Union Regional Float Pool.

Floating Requirements
Employees in the Hawaii Union Regional Float Pool are required to float to all Hawaiian Islands, including Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii Island.

Assignments are determined based on critical staffing needs and may vary from month to month.

Travel Expectations
Float assignments are issued one month at a time.

As part of this role, employees are required to travel for a minimum duration of one month per assignment, with the possibility of extension for up to three (3) months, depending on ongoing critical staffing needs and regional coverage requirements.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training.

Supports the FMCNA’s mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities,  including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Directs Patient Care Technician’s provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.


* Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants.


* Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments.


* Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.


* Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned


* Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.


* Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).


* Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.


* Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance.


* Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).


* Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction.


* Educates patients regarding...