Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Union, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides dialysis nursing care in a small, collaborative unit that can accommodate up to four patients at a time. The team includes four nurses and one technician and is typically staffed by either two nurses or one nurse and one technician. The unit operates from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with rotating on-call duties and holidays. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; monitors patients and adjusts care plans in collaboration with the care team; and supports safe, evidence-based, ethical, and age-appropriate care. Responsibilities also include documentation, appropriate delegation, communication and conflict resolution, participation in quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development. The position requires the physical ability to perform patient-care activities, including lifting and transferring, and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
At least 2 years of nursing experience, with strong ICU and/or extensive Kidney Dialysis Unit (KDU) experience, described as ideal-candidate qualifications.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
At least 2 years of nursing experience with strong ICU and/or extensive Kidney Dialysis Unit (KDU) experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and demonstrate knowledge of lifespan growth and development and age-specific needs.
Participate in rotating on-call coverage and rotating holiday work.