RN, Kidney Dialysis

Position Summary

The RN, Kidney Dialysis provides specialized nursing care to patients receiving hemodialysis, supporting safe, effective treatment through vigilant monitoring and skilled clinical practice. This role conducts thorough pre-treatment assessments, evaluates vascular access sites, and closely monitors patients’ hemodynamic responses throughout each dialysis session. Working collaboratively with nephrologists, dialysis technicians, dietitians, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members, the RN supports coordinated care planning, patient education, and safe transitions.

As part of a supportive, team-based dialysis environment, this position promotes patient comfort, treatment effectiveness, and long‑term management of chronic kidney disease through precise clinical judgment and adherence to established dialysis protocols.

The RN, Kidney Dialysis provides specialized nursing care to patients receiving hemodialysis, supporting safe, effective treatment through vigilant monitoring and skilled clinical practice. This role conducts thorough pre‑treatment assessments, evaluates vascular access sites, and closely monitors patients’ hemodynamic responses throughout each dialysis session. Working collaboratively with nephrologists, dialysis technicians, dietitians, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members, the RN supports coordinated care planning, patient education, and safe transitions.

As part of a supportive, team‑based dialysis environment, this position promotes patient comfort, treatment effectiveness, and long‑term management of chronic kidney disease through precise clinical judgment and adherence to established dialysis protocols.

• Perform comprehensive pre‑treatment assessments, verify readiness for dialysis, and evaluate vascular access integrity prior to initiating therapy.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols and individualized care plans.
• Observe patients for adverse reactions, hemodynamic instability, or complications and intervene promptly to maintain patient safety.
• Provide patient education on dialysis routines, fluid and diet management, access care, and self‑management strategies to support overall well‑being.
• Document assessments, interventions, treatment parameters, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with nephrology providers, dialysis technicians, and interdisciplinary staff to support equipment readiness, infection‑prevention practices, and regulatory compliance.