Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

A Dialysis Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care at one of DCI’s in-center hemodialysis units as part of a patient care team. Our RNs are integral in ensuring safe care and the highest quality outcomes are prioritized for every patient.

Schedule

Potential full-time shifts vary from four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts and are set upon hiring; Sundays off; no overnight shifts.

Compensation

Pay ranges depending on nursing and dialysis experience.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis machine, its alarms, and treatment supplies and ensure quality standards are met
• Perform hemodialysis treatments per facility policies and procedures
• Ongoing patient education, training and health coaching
• Monitor patients during dialysis, assessing and communicating changes with physician and families
• Administer and chart all prescribed medications
• Follow CDC/CMS infection control regulations
• Participate in patient care conferences, rounds and chart reviews
• Document required patient education efforts
• Facilitate continuity of care with local hospitals
• Assist in medication inventory maintenance
• Lead a small patient care team
• Contribute to onboarding new staff members as directed
• Additional tasks as requested

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical excellence
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education and training

• Accredited nursing degree required
• Dialysis experience not required, job shadow opportunities available
• DCI provides 3-months of comprehensive training, including classroom group sessions and one-on-one skills training
• New graduates encouraged to apply