Six months of dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred
CPR and BLS certifications are mandatory
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated clinical proficiency
Team collaboration mindset
Strong problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
Prepare and monitor dialysis and water treatment equipment
Perform and document comprehensive assessments pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis
Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments as per policy
Administer medications and document according to procedures
Administer blood and blood products in accordance with hospital protocols
Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately
Access and interpret lab reports and communicate findings to nephrologists
Educate patients and families about renal care and document appropriately
Act as primary dialysis liaison for nephrologists and hospital staff
Ensure adherence to policies through completion of reports as necessary
Benefits
Up to 12 weeks of paid training with a preceptor
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life and long-term disability insurance at no additional cost
Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
Extended Sick Bank (ESB) for medical leave
Retirement plans with a generous matching contribution
Education reimbursement for professional development
Employee assistance program for personal support
Wellness program promoting healthy lifestyle choices
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 Westchester Medical Center 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, three 13.33-hour shifts, 6am-7:50pm. Some positions are on call 24/7, and rotating call may be required at some locations.
Compensation: Pay range from $47.00-$51.77 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 NY RN license required
Six months9 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.