Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Columbia, MO

2d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is recruiting a compassionate registered nurse to provide specialized dialysis and renal nursing care to hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The role may also provide plasmapheresis treatments when contractually required. The nurse works in DCI’s Columbia and Mid-MO acute hemodialysis unit and collaborates with hospital and outpatient care team members to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

This is a full-time position with three 12-hour shifts starting at 7 a.m. Rotating call is required. The position covers two to three inpatient dialysis programs in Columbia and surrounding areas within 40 miles. Pay starts at $36 per hour and depends on nursing and dialysis experience. Up to 12 weeks of paid preceptor training is offered.

DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients daily. The organization invests in care teams and kidney-care research and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis options. DCI states that it is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and does not discriminate on the listed protected grounds.

Requirements

• Current Missouri 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 partner hospitals.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of dialysis and/or critical-care nursing experience is 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 it 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 physician orders.
• Access laboratory reports, interpret them, and report necessary information to the nephrologist.
• Provide renal education to patients and family members and document it 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 when 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 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 50% employer match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8%.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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