Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Maryville, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting a compassionate Acute RN to support its nonprofit mission of individualized care for hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse provides specialized dialysis and renal nursing care and, if contractually required, plasmapheresis treatments in the Blount Memorial Hospital acute hemodialysis unit. The nurse collaborates with hospital and outpatient care team members to promote safe care and high-quality outcomes.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts. Some positions are on call 24/7, and rotating call may be required at some locations. Pay ranges from $29.00 to $42.00 per hour depending on nursing and dialysis experience. Paid training, competitive pay, benefits, and a mission-driven culture are offered.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee RN license.
• Current CPR and BLS certifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency.
• Desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Customer-service mindset when communicating with patients, team members, and the partner hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred; job-shadow opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor equipment used for intermittent or continuous dialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including quality control checks.
• Perform and document pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis assessments.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments according to established policies and procedures.
• Dispense medication as ordered and document in the hospital medical record according to policy and procedure.
• Administer blood and blood products according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Accurately receive, transcribe, and implement written and verbal orders from physicians.
• Access laboratory reports, interpret information, and report necessary findings to the nephrologist.
• Provide renal education to patients and family members and document appropriately.
• Serve as the primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff and as a liaison to the outpatient dialysis center.
• Follow DCI and hospital policies and procedures, including completing occurrence reports as necessary.
• Perform additional tasks as necessary.

Benefits

• Up to 12 weeks of paid training with a preceptor.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to the employee.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a $0.50 match for each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed