Dialysis Experienced Registered Nurse
About The Position
DaVita SNF Dialysis provides on-site hemodialysis to skilled nursing facility residents in a modern 6-chair dialysis den. The experienced Registered Nurse serves as the clinical leader for ongoing resident care, working in partnership with a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) and facility and nephrology care teams. The role combines clinical autonomy with DaVita’s clinical governance, safety standards, technology, and operational resources. The nurse performs comprehensive pre- and post-dialysis assessments, evaluates fluid removal orders, monitors hemodynamic stability and vital signs, and manages vascular access, including AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters. The nurse also oversees treatment workflows, infection control and sterile protocols, dialysis equipment and water treatment systems, daily water quality testing, and clinical documentation. The position is full-time, working three days per week in approximately 12-hour shifts. There are no Sunday shifts and no overnight on-call. The location is Foundations Gardens of Fairfax in Cleveland, Ohio. Eligible external candidates with dialysis experience may qualify for a milestone-based retention bonus.
Requirements
- Current, active, unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid Multi-State Compact RN license.
- At least 1 year of direct hemodialysis nursing experience in in-center chronic, acute hospital, or SNF dialysis.
- Demonstrated proficiency in cannulation, CVC access and management, dialysis machine operation, and RO water safety protocols.
- Current BLS / CPR certification.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation, including MS Office / Word / Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical supervisory roles.
- Nephrology Nursing Certification (CDN or CNN via NNCC).
- Familiarity with Fresenius 2008T equipment and both central water rooms and portable RO systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead treatment operations in an intimate 6-chair dialysis den.
- Perform comprehensive pre- and post-dialysis assessments.
- Evaluate fluid removal orders and monitor hemodynamic stability and vital signs.
- Manage vascular access, including AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters.
- Direct and collaborate with a dedicated PCT to ensure safe patient workflows, infection control, sterile protocols, and continuous quality care.
- Operate, set up, and troubleshoot Fresenius 2008T / Bibag hemodialysis machines.
- Oversee central water treatment rooms and portable reverse osmosis (RO) units, including daily water quality testing and infection control standards.
- Partner with SNF facility care teams, attending physicians, nephrologists, dietitians, and the Regional Operations Manager to optimize clinical outcomes.
Benefits
- Retention bonus for eligible external dialysis-experienced candidates, paid in milestone installments.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO cash-out options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling sessions.
- Free access to Headspace.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid onboarding and training programs.
- Reimbursement for clinical license renewals and Nephrology Nurse Certifications (CNN/CDN).
- Career development programs, including Preceptor University and Leadership Pathways (DSSL & SPARK).
- More than 100 free continuing education (CEU) courses and access to Gateway for career planning, self-paced learning, and teammate recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
