New Nurse Graduate (RN)
About The Position
The Dialysis Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care in an in-center hemodialysis unit and collaborates with clinic team members to ensure safe care and high-quality patient outcomes. Dialysis experience is not required; DCI provides a comprehensive three-month education program with classroom sessions, job shadowing, and one-on-one skills training. The position is full-time, four days per week. The role includes performing hemodialysis treatments, monitoring patients, administering prescribed medications, supporting patient education, and coordinating care with the renal team and local hospitals.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited nursing program (ASN or BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse license in the applicable state, or be in the process of NCLEX testing.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated high level of clinical excellence.
- Ability to collaborate with care teams.
- Ability to problem solve.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Dialysis experience is not required; job-shadow opportunities are available.
Responsibilities
- Perform hemodialysis treatments according to facility policies and procedures.
- Prepare dialysis machines, alarms, products, and treatment supplies before treatment, ensuring they meet quality standards.
- Monitor patients during dialysis, assess changes in their condition, and communicate concerns to physicians and patients’ families.
- Administer and document prescribed pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis medications; medication administration during training is under registered nurse supervision.
- Follow CDC and CMS regulations and reinforce infection-control practices.
- Participate in patient care conferences, medical rounds, and chart reviews as assigned.
- Provide patient education, training, and health coaching, and document education as required by the ESRD Network, CMS, and DCI.
- Coordinate with local hospitals to facilitate continuity of care.
- Collaborate with clinic staff and renal team members to maintain medication inventory.
- Ensure dialysis machines function properly and maintain adequate unit supplies.
- Contribute to training new staff members as directed.
- Complete additional tasks as requested.
Benefits
- Comprehensive hands-on and theory orientation and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
