Registered Nurse (RN) Amherst Dialysis

UVA Health•Amherst, VA

11h•$41 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in UVA Health’s busy, 24-chair Amherst Dialysis Unit, an outpatient center providing care to patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. The unit operates six days per week and offers a supportive, team-oriented setting where nurses can build long-term relationships with patients and develop expertise in dialysis care. The RN delivers safe, high-quality dialysis treatments and provides ongoing assessment, education, care coordination, and clinical oversight. Nurses act as patient advocates and work closely with providers to support treatment outcomes and the patient experience. The approximate RN-to-patient ratio is 1:12. The schedule consists of 10-hour shifts. Full-time nurses work four shifts per week; part-time nurses work two shifts per week. Every other Saturday is required. The pay range is $41.05–$54.15 per hour, with individual compensation based on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. UVA Health describes itself as a nationally recognized academic health system offering a collaborative culture, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional development, continuing education, and access to leading clinical resources.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within five years of hire.
One year of relevant experience.
American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
Commitment to patient education and patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Previous dialysis nursing experience.
Experience caring for patients with chronic or end-stage disease.
Outpatient nursing experience.
Familiarity with chronic disease management and patient education.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
Monitor patients during dialysis treatments and respond to changes in condition.
Triage patient concerns and communicate findings with providers.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Collaborate with nephrologists and other members of the healthcare team.
Review and reconcile home medications.
Complete routine foot assessments and preventative screenings.
Educate patients and families about kidney disease, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
Monitor water systems and treatment-related safety processes.
Ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered delivery of dialysis care.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.