Dialysis Registered Nurse DSD
About The Position
DaVita SNF Dialysis is hiring a Dialysis Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive hemodialysis care to skilled nursing facility residents in an on-site, six-chair dialysis suite at Foundations Saybrook Landing in Ashtabula, Ohio. The nurse serves as the clinical leader for ongoing resident care, working in partnership with a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) and the facility’s interdisciplinary care team. The role offers a set three-day work week of approximately 12-hour shifts, with no overnight on-call and no Sunday treatments. The nurse leads treatment operations, performs pre- and post-dialysis assessments, evaluates fluid removal orders, monitors hemodynamic stability and vital signs, and manages AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters. The role also includes directing and collaborating with the PCT, maintaining infection-control and sterile protocols, operating and troubleshooting Fresenius 2008T/Bibag dialysis machines, overseeing central and portable reverse-osmosis water treatment systems, and completing daily water-quality testing. The nurse coordinates with skilled nursing facility care teams, attending physicians, nephrologists, dietitians, and the Regional Operations Manager to support clinical outcomes. DaVita describes a comprehensive rewards and development offering that includes health and wellness benefits, training and licensure support, continuing education, and career development programs. A milestone-based retention bonus may be available to eligible external candidates with dialysis experience; terms and eligibility are provided during the offer process.
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 an in-center chronic, acute hospital, or skilled nursing facility dialysis setting.
- 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 and central water rooms and portable reverse-osmosis systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead dialysis treatment operations in an on-site six-chair skilled nursing facility dialysis suite.
- Provide comprehensive ongoing patient care, including pre- and post-dialysis assessments.
- Evaluate fluid removal orders and monitor hemodynamic stability and vital signs.
- Manage AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters.
- Direct and collaborate with a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support safe patient workflows.
- Ensure infection-control standards and sterile protocols are followed.
- Operate, set up, 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.
Benefits
- Retention bonus opportunity for eligible external dialysis-experienced nurses, paid in milestone installments.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) 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 programs.
- Reimbursement for clinical license renewals and Nephrology Nurse Certifications (CNN/CDN).
- Preceptor University development program.
- Leadership development programs 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
