Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) - Float

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Knoxville, TN

7d • $29 - $42

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care at one of its in-center hemodialysis units as part of a patient care team. The role supports DCI’s nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for people facing chronic kidney disease and focuses on safe care and high-quality patient outcomes. The position is a float role serving DCI clinics.

The schedule is full-time, four 10-hour shifts, with Sundays off and no overnight shifts. Compensation is $29–$42 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience. DCI provides paid 12-week training, including classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training; dialysis experience is not required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Accredited nursing degree required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence.
• Desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis machines, alarms, and treatment supplies, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform hemodialysis treatments according to facility policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing patient education, training, and health coaching.
• Monitor patients during dialysis, assess changes, and communicate them to physicians and families.
• Administer and document prescribed medications.
• Follow CDC and CMS infection-control regulations.
• Participate in patient care conferences, rounds, and chart reviews.
• Document required patient education efforts.
• Facilitate continuity of care with local hospitals.
• Assist with medication inventory maintenance.
• Lead a small patient care team.
• Contribute to onboarding new staff members as directed.
• Perform additional tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Paid 12-week 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% match on 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree