Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Portsmouth, RI

2d • $31 - $35

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is seeking a compassionate registered nurse to provide specialized dialysis and renal nursing care to hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease at 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 promote safe care and high-quality outcomes.

This is a full-time schedule of 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 listed pay range is $31–$35 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience is preferred. Paid training with a preceptor is available for up to 12 weeks.

Requirements

• Current Ohio 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; 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.
• Receive, transcribe and implement written and verbal physician orders accurately.
• Access laboratory reports, interpret them and report necessary information to the nephrologist.
• Provide and document renal education for patients and family members.
• 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 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 50% match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8% of pay.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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