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.

Job Description

• Provide specialized dialysis and renal nursing care, including plasmapheresis treatments if contractually required, in our Warrensburg Medical Center acute hemodialysis unit.
• Collaborate with hospital and outpatient care team members to ensure patients receive the safest care with the highest-quality outcomes.
• 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 nephrologists.
• 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.
• Perform additional tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• Current MO RN license required.
• Six months' dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred; job shadow opportunities available.
• Current CPR and BLS certifications.

Benefits

• Up to 12 weeks' paid training with preceptor.
• Single coverage medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life 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.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

Community Overview

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation's largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high-quality kidney care, saving lives, and reducing hospitalizations.