Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. · Augusta, ME · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$31–$45/hrFull-time
Overview
A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available!
About the Role
The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) provides specialized dialysis, renal nursing care, and if contractually required, plasmapheresis treatments in our Augusta acute hemodialysis unit. The Acute RN collaborates with hospital and outpatient care team members to ensure patients receive the safest care with the highest-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and monitor equipment used for intermittent or continuous dialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including quality control checks
- Perform and document pre-, intra- and post-dialysis assessments
- Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments per established policies and procedures
- Dispense medication as ordered and document per policy and procedure in hospital medical record
- Administer blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedure
- Accurately receive, transcribe and implement written and verbal orders from physicians
- Access lab reports, interpret and report necessary information to nephrologist
- Provide renal education to patients and family members and document appropriately
- Serve as primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff and liaison to outpatient dialysis center
- Adhere to DCI and hospital policies and procedures including proper completion of occurrence reports as necessary
- Additional tasks as necessary
Qualifications
- Current ME RN license required
- Six months’ dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred, job shadow opportunities available
- Current CPR and BLS certifications
Benefits
- Up to 12 weeks paid training with 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
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Compensation
Pay range from $31-$45 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred
Security
Roles and responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles