Six months' dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred
Current CPR and BLS certifications
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated clinical proficiency
Ability to problem solve
Desire to collaborate with care teams
Responsibilities
Prepare and monitor dialysis equipment and conduct quality control checks
Perform pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis assessments and documentation
Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments
Administer medications and document in medical records
Dispense blood products according to hospital policy
Interpret lab reports and relay pertinent information to nephrologists
Educate patients and families about renal care and document accordingly
Act as the primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff
Adhere to DCI and hospital policies including filing occurrence reports as necessary
Benefits
Up to 12 weeks paid training with preceptor
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employee
Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
Extended Sick Bank (ESB) for illness and medical leave
Retirement plans with matched contributions
Education reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Full Job Description
Overview
The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) provides specialized dialysis, renal nursing care, and if contractually required, plasmapheresis treatments in our Select Specialty 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.
Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour shifts starting at 7am. Some positions are on call 24/7, and rotating call may be required at some locations.
Compensation: Pay range from $39-$45 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred
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
Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
Education reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Among others
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect:
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
Successful Candidates Bring:
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
Education/Training:
Current TN RN license required
Six months’ dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred, job shadow opportunities available
Current CPR and BLS certifications
About Dialysis Clinic
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is a non-profit corporation that provides dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure. DCI was founded in 1971 by Dr. Mahesh Krishnan. The company operates more than 250 dialysis clinics in 28 states and the District of Columbia. DCI is one of the largest non-profit dialysis providers in the United States. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for patients with kidney disease by providing high-quality dialysis services.