Dialysis RN

CommonSpirit Health•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The Dialysis Nurse provides specialized, compassionate nursing care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments, supporting patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes. The role includes assessing patient conditions, initiating and monitoring dialysis treatments, educating patients about their disease and treatment plan, managing vascular access, and following safety and infection-control protocols. The nurse mentors other staff on competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and in-service education; evaluates staff care and coaches them to improve while ensuring standards of care are maintained. The role also involves understanding and coordinating the process for addressing ethical dilemmas and obtaining an Ethics Consult, and coordinating patient flow to support timely and effective care.

Requirements

ADN, diploma, BSN, or foreign equivalent.
Registered Nurse qualification in Arizona.
American Heart Association BLS.
American Heart Association ACLS.
Minimum one year of dialysis experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Charge Nurse experience.
One year of critical care nursing experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

Assess patient conditions before and during dialysis care.
Initiate and monitor dialysis treatments.
Educate patients about their disease and treatment plan.
Manage vascular access.
Follow safety and infection-control protocols.
Mentor staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education.
Evaluate care provided by staff and coach them to improve.
Ensure standards of care are maintained.
Understand and coordinate the process for addressing ethical dilemmas and obtaining an Ethics Consult.
Coordinate patient flow on the unit to facilitate timely and effective care.