RN Dialysis
Company: Uintah Basin Healthcare
Location: Roosevelt
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Deliver care to
patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning,
intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Round with
physicians, implement, and follow up on orders. Collaborate with
other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care.
Assist after and during dialysis procedures, following the
physician's orders. Oversee dialysis technicians as they perform
daily duties. Other duties as needed. Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises dialysis of chronic renal failure patients. Helps
establish a plan of care for each patient and provides consistent,
effective dialysis according to plan. Provides follow-up of medical
orders for each patient, provides knowledge and assistance in
adjusting each dialysis to each patient's particular physiologic
imbalance. Assists the social worker in evaluating the social
integrity of each patient and recommends interventions as needed.
Sets goals (immediate and future) for the patient, planning these
goals with the patient, physicians, social workers, dietitian,
staff nurses, and technicians, and periodically reviews these goals
with the same. Provides for safe dialysis staff checking and
testing supervision of dialysis equipment and supplies after
initiation of dialysis. Responsible for monitoring of patients and
equipment throughout dialysis. Ensures cleaning and disinfection of
equipment and stocking of supplies, and helps maintain them in a
safe and efficient working order. Instruct the patient in self-care
to prevent complications between dialysis treatments. Records and
communicates information about patient records and plan of care to
other health care personnel at the center, and transfers this
information if the patient is admitted to the hospital or
transferred to another outpatient center. Supervises recognition of
emergencies, is knowledgeable, efficient, and provides instruction
in emergency care. Makes certain emergency equipment is available
and ensures immediate care to correct emergency conditions.
Involves the patient in his/her care by providing education on
dialysis and related topics. Includes teaching about dietary and
fluid management, medications, chronic renal failure, and the role
of dialysis, principles of dialysis, vascular access, and its
maintenance. Coordinates consultation with dietitian. Assists in
plans for unit changes. Provides for ordering of medications,
supplies, and ensures that the unit is well stocked with all
necessary equipment. Attends staff meeting at least 80% of the time
or goes over minutes with the dialysis manager. Completes all
dialysis and UBH required education. Professional Requirements:
Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at
all times. Excellent attendance record. Wears appropriate clothing
for job functions. Wears an ID badge. Works at maintaining a good
rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians,
administration, and staff. Represents the organization positively
and professionally in the community. Maintains patient
confidentiality at all times. Complies with all organizational
policies regarding ethical business practices. Is familiar with and
follows UBH Human Resource policies. Regulatory Requirements:
Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within the state of Utah.
BLS Six months of experience in a chronic dialysis facility
preferred.
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