PRN Dialysis Registered Nurse, RN

Who is Rendevor (formerly CharDonnay) Dialysis?

We are a family-owned and operated company founded over 25 years ago by a Dialysis RN who believes that everyone is entitled to excellent medical treatment provided by talented clinicians.

Our Mission

To bring thriving on-site dialysis partnerships to any under-serviced healthcare institution in need.

What's In It For You?

Our company offers competitive compensation coming in above industry standards and we pride ourselves in providing a caring, positive culture for our employees.

We offer PRN Employees:
Hourly Rate:
$45. 00 - $50. 00/per Hour (Based on Documented Experience)

• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Extremely Competitive Pay
• Employer-paid assistance program with complimentary counseling, wellness, and legal sessions for employees and household members

• The Correctional Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) performs the hemodialysis treatment procedure delivering safe, efficient care of the highest quality and provides specialized registered nursing care in accordance with state law. Using professional nursing knowledge base acts as a resource for staff.
• You will be utilizing your assessment skills, technical skills, collaborative skills, documentation skills, and leadership qualities daily.

• Charleston, SC within Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday (6:
  00am to 1:
  30pm)

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent.
• Current RN License for South Carolina & current CPR certification (or within three months of hire).
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
• One year of recent Hemodialysis RN experience is required (two to three years of experience preferred). Experience must be within the last two years.

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and satisfactorily communicate in English.
• Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.

• Understands basic renal function and consequences of renal failure; observes and records patient responses to renal failure and its treatments; performs thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation and feedback to the nurse in charge. In addition, shows an awareness of the general course of all patients in the unit. The RN draws upon this knowledge to help deal with individual treatments.
• Recognizes changes in patients on dialysis and makes necessary adjustments in their therapy; appropriately responds to all emergencies, notifies the nephrologist when necessary, and seeks direction.
• Sets correct priorities for patient care based on current knowledge; consistently reviews and evaluates priorities as changes occur and conveys these priorities to appropriate staff members.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate care plans for patients demonstrating and understanding of prescribed modalities available. ; utilizes the team approach when accessing patient needs and developing a plan of care by conferring with patient, family, nurses, technicians, nephrologists, physicians, and dietitian when appropriate.
• Assumes primary nurse responsibilities as directed.
• Communicates significant information to the appropriate team member in a clear, concise, and accurate manner; acts as a liaison between the head nurse, staff, and patients; objectively assesses problems regarding staff and/or patients and effectively communicates with staff and patients regarding policies and procedures.
• Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner; sees that all paperwork is completed properly during the shift.
• Verifies the accuracy of all orders during treatment.
• Performs all tasks necessary for the safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the unit:
  This may include, but is not limited to, set-up, reuse, trash removal, water checks, opening and closing of the unit, mixing of bicarbonate and acid baths, cleaning machines and stations, bath distribution, and all other responsibilities as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Administers medications when ordered; understands and teaches principles of safe dosage in ESRD, reason for giving medication and possible side-effects; ensures that medications are given properly and as ordered.
• Obtains all 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 dietitian and nephrologist about abnormal findings, when applicable.
• Delegates responsibilities appropriately and follows through in seeing that all delegated responsibilities have been carried out in both routine and emergency situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume the day-to-day functions of the Charge Nurse in his/her absence, i. e. staffing, scheduling, etc.
• Understands legal consequences of nursing actions, both immediate and long-term.
• Promotes the education of patients and the understanding of their disease and its treatment.
• Accurately assesses the patient's readiness to learn; plans and implements appropriate teaching method for each patient and evaluates the patient's learning; assists other staff member in developing these skills.
• Knows and follows all Rendevor policies and procedures for infection control; understands the hazards associated with failing to follow these procedures.
• Participates in CPR as needed.
• Contributes to harmonious and constructive working relationships with all staff members to promote positive and productive atmosphere.
• Assumes responsibility for special unit projects as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Recommends changes in procedures when new knowledge indicates a need for change in cooperation with the Head Nurse.
• Actively participates in the unit's Quality Assurance Program
• Participates in the IDT and QAPI committees and attends meetings as needed and/or requested.
• Identifies and reports concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified.
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of.