Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Portsmouth, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting a compassionate nurse to provide specialized dialysis and renal nursing care to hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in the Southern Ohio Medical Center acute hemodialysis unit. The role may also include plasmapheresis treatments if contractually required. The nurse collaborates with hospital and outpatient care team members to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes and serves as a primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts starting at 7 a.m. Some positions are on call 24/7, and rotating call may be required at some locations. The stated pay range is $31–$35 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience. Paid training with a preceptor is available for up to 12 weeks.

DCI describes itself as the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider, with more than 270 locations in 30 states and nearly 14,000 patients served each day. The organization invests in care teams and research, and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis. DCI states its commitment to a diverse and inclusive organization and to providing accommodations where possible.

Requirements

• Current Ohio RN license.
• Current CPR and BLS certifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency.
• Ability and 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.
• Nursing and dialysis experience are considered in determining compensation.

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 medications as ordered and document them 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 information and report necessary findings 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 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, with paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a $0.50 match for each eligible employee-contributed dollar, up to 8 percent.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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