Dialysis Registered Nurse DSD
About The Position
DaVita SNF Dialysis is launching an on-site dialysis suite at Foundations Saybrook Landing in Ashtabula, Ohio. The Dialysis Registered Nurse leads comprehensive renal replacement therapy in a dedicated six-chair skilled nursing facility dialysis suite, providing safe, comfortable hemodialysis care to residents. The role offers a three-day work week of approximately 12-hour shifts, with no overnight on-call and no Sunday treatments. The nurse works autonomously while partnering with a dedicated Patient Care Technician and collaborating with skilled nursing facility care teams, attending physicians, nephrologists, dietitians, and the Regional Operations Manager. The position includes clinical assessments and oversight, vascular access management, dialysis machine and water-treatment operations, infection control, and documentation. DaVita offers eligible external dialysis-experienced candidates a milestone-based retention bonus. The rewards package includes health coverage, paid time off, training, licensure and certification reimbursement, continuing education, and career development programs.
Requirements
- Current, active, unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license or valid Multi-State Compact RN license.
- At least 1 year of direct hemodialysis nursing experience in in-center chronic, acute hospital, or skilled nursing facility dialysis.
- Demonstrated proficiency in cannulation, central venous catheter access and management, dialysis machine operation, and reverse osmosis water safety protocols.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation, including MS Office, Word, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical supervisory roles.
- Nephrology Nursing Certification (CDN or CNN) through NNCC.
- Familiarity with Fresenius 2008T equipment, central water rooms, and portable reverse osmosis systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead dialysis treatment operations in a six-chair dialysis suite.
- Conduct 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 Patient Care Technician to support safe workflows and quality care.
- Follow infection control and sterile protocols.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Fresenius 2008T/Bibag hemodialysis machines.
- Oversee central water-treatment rooms and portable reverse osmosis units, including daily water-quality testing.
- Partner with skilled nursing facility care teams, attending physicians, nephrologists, dietitians, and the Regional Operations Manager to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Complete electronic medical record and clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Retention bonus for eligible external dialysis-experienced nurses, paid in milestone installments.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and PTO cash-out options.
- Employee Assistance Program counseling sessions.
- Free access to Headspace.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid onboarding and training.
- Reimbursement for clinical license renewals and Nephrology Nurse Certifications.
- Preceptor University development program.
- Leadership development pathways for clinical coordinators, clinical managers, and Regional Operations Managers.
- More than 100 free continuing education courses.
- 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
