Join a highly specialized outpatient dialysis team where nursing care is both technically complex and deeply relational. As a Dialysis RN at UVA Health's Lynchburg Dialysis, you will help deliver
life-sustaining care to patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) while building the kind of meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships that make this specialty uniquely rewarding.
This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is ready to grow into a specialized area of practice with the support of experienced leaders, educators, charge nurses, and a collaborative care team.
No prior dialysis experience is required, making this an ideal role for a motivated nurse who brings strong assessment skills, curiosity, reliability, and a genuine commitment to patient-centered care.
The Role:In this
outpatient dialysis clinic setting, you will care for patients who often receive treatment multiple times each week, giving you
the opportunity to truly know your patients, recognize subtle changes in condition, and contribute meaningfully to their quality of life. This role blends advanced clinical assessment, procedural readiness, treatment monitoring, collaboration with Patient Care Technicians, and consistent communication with the broader care team.
In an average day, you will:
• Assess and triage patients before dialysis treatment, using strong clinical judgment to determine readiness and safety.
• Monitor patient response throughout treatment, recognizing changes and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Oversee and support care delivered by Patient Care Technicians in a team-based clinical environment.
• Collaborate with an Interdisciplinary team of charge nurses, dieticians, social workers, providers, and fellow team members to promote safe, high-quality care.
• Document care in Epic using established nursing templates and workflows.
• Build
consistent, trust-based relationships with a chronic patient population while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Continue developing expertise in a nursing specialty that strengthens assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
This is a role for an RN who values structure, teamwork, dependability, and the chance to become highly skilled in a focused area of nursing practice. The typical RN ratio is
1:12, and the team is committed to helping new dialysis nurses gain confidence through training, coaching, and steady professional development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $41.05 - $54.15 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
