The Renal Specialist Level I will identify the needs and priorities of the dialysis and apheresis patient through assessment. The Renal Specialist Level I plans and delegates care based on patient needs.  The Renal Specialist Level I evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes.  The Renal Specialist Level I is accountable for outcomes of patient care of assigned patients.

Demonstrates through behavior Huntsville Hospital’s mission, vision and values as outlined in this document, Employee Handbook and the Power of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Administers treatments to the dialysis and apheresis patient.
2. Performs basic assessment of the patient and care of the patient throughout dialysis and/or apheresis treatment.
3. Operates dialysis and apheresis machines including troubleshooting of problems
4. Instructs the ICU staff in the care of the CRRT patient.
5. Teaches the patient and the family disease process and the care of the access.
6. Assists physician with insertion of a temporary access.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure.

Experience: Prefer ICU and/or previous Dialysis experience.  Responsibility of the Dialysis staff to give supporting documentation for Renal Specialist II to the Dialysis Unit Charge Nurse. 

Call is required.

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.