RN Dialysis

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary :

Functions independently and consistently in the delivery of dialysis therapy to all types of patients, including those in complex situations with overt and covert needs and / or complications of treatment through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The registered nurse will be responsible to prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care. This position requires providing care / service to a critically ill through rehabilitating newborn through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional / developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

We offer a $5,000 Sign on for eligible new hires with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Job Requirements

Minimum :

• Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
• Current California RN license
• Current BLS certification
• One year of dialysis experience required.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures, a thorough knowledge and skills in the techniques of the nursing care of the dialysis patient as well as critical care patients including expertise in the use of dialysis equipment, resuscitation equipment, and monitoring equipment such as EKG. (Must also be able to make astute observations of the patient's condition and take immediate action in emergencies.)

Preferred :