Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

About the role

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting for a Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) position. This role requires six months' dialysis experience and a current SD RN license. The position involves preparing and monitoring dialysis equipment, performing assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor dialysis and water treatment equipment
• Perform and document pre-, intra- and post-dialysis assessments
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments according to established policies and procedures
• Dispense medication as ordered and document in the hospital medical record
• Administer blood and blood products according to hospital policy and procedure
• Accurately receive, transcribe, and implement written and verbal orders from physicians
• Access lab reports, interpret, and report necessary information to nephrologists
• Provide renal education to patients and family members and document appropriately
• Serve as the primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff and act as a liaison to the outpatient dialysis center
• Adhere to DCI and hospital policies and procedures, including proper completion of occurrence reports as necessary
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• Customer service mindset in communicating with patients, team members, and partner hospitals

Benefits

• Up to 12 weeks paid training with a preceptor
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave
• Retail plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• And others

Pay and Schedule

• Pay range starts at $36+ per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred
• Schedule: Full-time, three 12-hour shifts starting at 7:30 am. Call is required.

DCI's Differentiator

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is the nation's largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states. We invest in our care teams and fund research to improve kidney care and treatment options. We offer hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options and empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while delivering high-quality kidney care.