Acute Dialysis Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Acute Dialysis Nurse, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and quality of life. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing dialysis treatments in various settings, including hospital, outpatient, and long-term care facilities. Your energetic approach and compassionate attitude will help ensure safe, effective, and personalized care for individuals with complex renal conditions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Duties

• Administer dialysis treatments using advanced equipment such as hemodialysis machines, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
• Monitor patient vital signs, physiological responses, and laboratory results to assess treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly
• Educate patients and their families about dialysis procedures, medication management, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle modifications to promote health and independence
• Collaborate with physicians, nephrologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Perform patient assessments including physical examinations, vascular access site inspections, and pain management evaluations
• Respond promptly to acute changes in patient condition, providing emergency interventions such as airway management or IV infusion as needed
• Conduct specimen collection and processing for laboratory testing related to renal function or infectious disease screening

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license (RN) with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Proven experience in dialysis nursing or critical care environments such as ICU or emergency medicine
• Familiarity with dialysis equipment operation, including venipuncture for vascular access management and catheter care
• Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology related to renal function, and diagnostic evaluation techniques such as ultrasound-guided catheterization
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including those with developmental disabilities, geriatrics, or in hospice & palliative medicine settings
• Strong understanding of infection control practices, aseptic technique, ICD coding (ICD-10), and laboratory procedures
• Ability to work effectively within EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner for documentation and case management purposes
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with compassionate communication to support patients through complex treatment regimens

This role is ideal for motivated nurses eager to make a difference in the lives of individuals requiring specialized renal care. We value your dedication to excellence in acute care settings—whether in hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, or long-term care facilities—and offer an environment where your skills can truly flourish. Join us in delivering top-tier patient-centered dialysis services that uphold the highest standards of safety and compassion.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off