Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for hospitalized patients facing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment caring for dialysis patients in an acute care environment.

The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) provides specialized dialysis, renal nursing care, and if contractually required, plasmapheresis treatments in our Jackson Hospital Services 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. Compensation: $33 - $50 an hour, depending on experience. $7,500 sign-on bonus!

Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour shifts, with minimal on-call.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 weeks' paid training with a 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
• Among others

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 the 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 the 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 the outpatient dialysis center
• Adhere to DCI and hospital policies and procedures, including proper completion of occurrence reports as necessary
• Additional tasks as necessary

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 hospitals

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

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.