Registered Nurse - Renal Unit

The renal nurse specialize in chronic kidney disease management, offering dialysis and nephrology care to patients preventing renal failure progression. Families gain education on home dialysis options, improving life quality with 20% better outcomes. The nurse assesses renal functions, administers therapies, and collaborates for holistic patient plans.

The University of Kansas Health System operates Olathe Medical Pavilion C, delivering specialized renal care as part of its dialysis centers. With 10,000 dialysis treatments annually, it serves rural and urban patients in Kansas, integrating nephrology with cardiology services. The system emphasizes patient-centered care through interdisciplinary approaches.

Nurses evaluate renal patients using diagnostic reports and perform bedside assessments with dialysis machines. Tasks involve managing fluid restrictions, coordinating with vendors for equipment, and educating on anticoagulation. They use telephone lines for triage, whiteboards for family updates, and participate in Patient Centered Medical Home teams. Balancing multiple patients' dialysis schedules with unforeseen complications requires precise time management.

Full-time at Olathe Medical Pavilion C in Olathe, Kansas, with 8-hour shifts and on-call duties for dialysis emergencies. Compensation not specified, but benefits include tuition reimbursement for renal certifications, health coverage with low copays, and 401(k) match up to 7%. Professional growth through in-services, expert consultations, and multidisciplinary collaborations ensures ongoing competence.