Registered Nurse Hemodialysis

Southern Regional Medical Center • Riverdale, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hemodialysis Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients with acute or chronic kidney failure by initiating, monitoring, and managing dialysis treatments, often in critical care settings. The role includes collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, managing vascular access, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety through infection control and accurate documentation. The position is full-time, with day shifts and 12-hour options from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Current ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care before, during, and after dialysis, including assessing vital signs, managing vascular access, operating dialysis machines, and responding to complications.
• Deliver urgent dialysis treatments to critically ill patients in ICU, ER, or step-down units for conditions such as hyperkalemia, fluid overload, or acute kidney injury.
• Administer medications such as heparin and erythropoietin during dialysis, and document treatment details, machine settings, and patient responses in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to coordinate care and plan discharges or outpatient transitions.
• Educate patients and families about dialysis, dietary and fluid restrictions, access care, and infection control while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed