Acute Registered Nurse

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for dialysis patients in an acute care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.

About the Role

This position exercises a knowledge of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment. This individual cooperates and works together with all co-workers to plan and complete job duties with applicable supervisory direction, including exercising job-appropriate judgment.

Responsibilities

• Exercises a knowledge of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Works cooperatively with all co-workers to plan and complete job duties with applicable supervisory direction, including exercising job-appropriate judgment.
• Care for dialysis patients in an acute care setting.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.
• Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, including at least 3 months in hemodialysis; 18 months of nursing experience and 6 months in dialysis preferred.
• Critical care experience (ICU/CCU) is preferred but not required.
• Home dialysis experience preferred but not required.
• Must meet all state/licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• Knowledge of dialysis and hospital emergency procedures.
• Knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assume the responsibility of caring for the dialysis patient in the acute or post-acute care setting.

Benefits

At Innovative Renal Care (IRC), our comprehensive benefits program is a key component of our total compensation package. It includes a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits that compare favorably within our industry and marketplace.