Staff RN III - Dialysis Nurse
About The Position
The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures, standards, and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. This role provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The Staff RN serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff, supporting onboarding, training, and competency validation. Demonstrates expert knowledge in dialysis procedures, vascular access management, and complication recognition/intervention. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (nephrologists, dietitians, case managers) to optimize patient outcomes. Leads or participates in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and evidence-based practice projects. Assists with workflow coordination, patient assignments, and operational oversight during shifts. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, infection control protocols, and organizational policies. Participates in patient and family education regarding dialysis treatment plans, medications, and self-care. Acts as charge nurse or relief leader as needed, supporting unit operations and staff decision-making. Contributes to performance improvement, audits, and data tracking related to dialysis outcomes. Recognizes and manages vasovagal response to treatment. Assesses and differentiates types of chest and abdominal pain with appropriate intervention. Ensures diet is appropriate and restrictions (food and fluid) are followed. Provides activity/rest as appropriate to patient condition, disease process. Ensures a safe environment for staff and patients. Keeps patients clean and turned appropriately. Manages hematomas in A-line puncture sites. Correlates disease process to drug therapies to manage patients with hyper/hypotension, fluid overload, pump failure, dysrhythmias. Reinforces follow-up care with physicians, e.g., blood drug levels, M.D. appointments. Works with the medical director and leadership team to improve and develop the program to improve outcomes.
Requirements
- College Diploma Nursing
- Registered Nurse License
- BCLS or ACLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience in dialysis nursing
Responsibilities
- Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
- Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
- Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
- Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff, and others during the continuum of care
- Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
- Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
- Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
- Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
- Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
- Participates in organizational activities
- Participates in Peer Review
- Participates in professional development activities
- Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
- Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
- Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
- Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
- Utilizes resources in an economical manner
- Utilizes safe administration of medications
- Utilizes Safe Patient Handling
- Provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
- Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff; supports onboarding, training, and competency validation
- Demonstrates expert knowledge in dialysis procedures, vascular access management, and complication recognition/intervention
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (nephrologists, dietitians, case managers) to optimize patient outcomes
- Leads or participates in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and evidence-based practice projects
- Assists with workflow coordination, patient assignments, and operational oversight during shifts
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, infection control protocols, and organizational policies
- Participates in patient and family education regarding dialysis treatment plans, medications, and self-care
- Acts as charge nurse or relief leader as needed, supporting unit operations and staff decision-making
- Contributes to performance improvement, audits, and data tracking related to dialysis outcomes
- Recognizes and manages vasovagal response to treatment
- Assesses and differentiates types of chest and abdominal pain with appropriate intervention
- Ensures diet is appropriate and restrictions (food and fluid) are followed
- Provides activity/rest as appropriate to patient condition, disease process
- Ensures a safe environment for staff and patients
- Keeps patients clean and turned appropriately
- Manages hematomas in A-line puncture sites
- Correlates disease process to drug therapies to manage patients with hyper/hypotension, fluid overload, pump failure, dysrhythmias
- Reinforces follow up care with physicians ie, blood drug levels, M.D. appointments
- Works with medical director and leadership team to improve and develop program to improve outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
