Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Dialysis to provide specialized nursing care for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The Dialysis RN will assess, monitor, and manage patients throughout dialysis treatments while ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients before, during, and after dialysis treatments.
- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis treatments.
- Administer prescribed medications, IV therapies, blood products, and dialysis-related treatments.
- Monitor patient vital signs, fluid balance, and response to treatment, intervening as needed.
- Assess and care for vascular access sites, including AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters.
- Educate patients and families regarding kidney disease, dialysis procedures, medications, nutrition, and home care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, CMS standards, and facility policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification preferred or required based on facility requirements.
- Minimum 1 year of recent dialysis nursing experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal disease management, vascular access care, and fluid/electrolyte management.
- Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) or Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) certification preferred.
- Experience in acute care dialysis, outpatient dialysis, or inpatient nephrology units.
- Previous travel or contract nursing experience preferred.
- Strong ability to manage multiple patients while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.
Pay Rate
$56.66 - $61.53/hour
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