Registered Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Nurse (RN) at Heart of Marion Dialysis in Marion, Ohio, to provide care for patients with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Dialysis experience is preferred, but DaVita is willing to train the right person. Applicants must have at least 9 months to 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed RN, excluding externships. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The clinic has 12 chairs, including one isolation chair, and uses Fresenius machines. Each shift has two RNs and two patient care technicians, with one RN assigned to isolation and one to the floor. The nurse will float 8–10 hours per week until the current RN retires in March. Compensation increases as the nurse completes training levels and takes on more responsibility. Paid training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic. The RN supervises and provides direct patient care, delivers dialysis therapy, assesses patients and treatment data, communicates concerns and emergencies to appropriate clinical and operational leaders, and supports patient and family education and care planning. DaVita seeks a collaborative, empathetic nurse with leadership, time-management, communication, redirection, and critical-thinking skills. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

At least 9 months to 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed RN, excluding externships.
Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from an accredited nursing school; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) or a three-year diploma from an accredited diploma program may be substituted.
Work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate leadership, time management, communication, ability to give and receive redirection, and critical thinking.
Successfully pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Dialysis experience; training is available for the right person.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience.
Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN).

Responsibilities

Supervise and perform direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs; initiating and terminating dialysis; documenting care; assessing patients and treatments; taking and transcribing physician orders; and drawing and documenting ordered laboratory work.
Provide dialysis therapy, including formulating the dialysis plan according to physician orders; determining weight and ultrafiltration rate; verifying safety measures; administering medications or other treatments; discontinuing dialysis according to procedure; and documenting activity.
Analyze patient assessments and laboratory data; bring concerns to the physician; note signs of trauma and the patient’s general physical and mental condition; review dialysis orders; and document observations in medical records.
Communicate emergencies, life-threatening patient complications, and related incidents to the supervisor, Medical Director, Regional Operations Director, and Facility or Group Facility Administrator.
Assess patient and family readiness to learn and provide information about renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment, and the medical regimen and its effects on health and well-being.
Participate in developing and implementing the patient’s short- and long-term plan of care and monthly progress note.
Float 8–10 hours per week until the current RN retires in March.