Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

About the role

The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) provides specialized dialysis, renal nursing care, and if contractually required, plasmapheresis treatments in our Glens Falls 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
• 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 NY RN license required
• 1 year dialysis experience required
• Current CPR and BLS certifications

Skills

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 hospital

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

Pay

Pay range from $39-$49 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience

Schedule

Full-time, three 12-hour shifts starting at 7am. Some positions are on call 24/7, and rotating call may be required at some locations.

DCI’s Differentiator

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.

DCI is Committed to Building a Diverse and Inclusive Organization

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.