Dialysis Registered Nurse, RN

• Perform hemodialysis treatment procedures and provide safe, efficient, high-quality specialized registered nursing care
• Assess patients and document responses to renal failure and treatments
• Recognize changes in dialysis patients and adjust therapy as necessary
• Respond to emergencies, notify the nephrologist when necessary, and seek direction
• Prioritize patient care and communicate priorities to staff
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans using a team approach
• Assume primary nurse responsibilities as directed
• Communicate significant information to team members and act as a liaison between the head nurse, staff, and patients
• Complete accurate and thorough documentation and verify treatment orders
• Perform unit operations including setup, reuse, trash removal, water checks, opening and closing, bath mixing, machine and station cleaning, and bath distribution
• Administer medications and educate patients about dosage, purpose, and side effects
• Obtain laboratory specimens and perform routine tests
• Delegate responsibilities and assume Charge Nurse functions when required
• Educate patients about their disease and treatment
• Follow infection-control policies and participate in CPR as needed
• Participate in Quality Assurance, QAPI, IDT committees, performance improvement projects, and continuing education
• Report errors, near misses, concerns, complaints, and improvement opportunities
• Develop or participate in in-service education and assist with staff orientation
• Maintain patient, employee, and company confidentiality
• Prepare daily dialysis logs, laboratory reports, supplies, and unit setups
• Maintain a clean environment, check and respond to company email, and follow company policies
• Perform other assigned duties

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent
• Current RN License for South Carolina
• Current CPR certification, or obtain within three months of hire
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
• One year of Hemodialysis RN experience required
• Two to three years of experience preferred
• Experience must be within the past two years
• Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to work the full schedule, which may range from five to fifteen hours per day
• Ability to continually stand and frequently bend, walk, twist, crouch, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comprehensive background check required after an offer
• Ability to work in an environment with possible exposure to chemicals and blood-borne pathogens

Demonstrates expertise in performing hemodialysis treatment procedures and providing specialized nursing care, with a strong focus on patient assessment, documentation, and communication within a healthcare team. Proficient in managing patient care plans, administering medications, and adhering to infection-control policies.

• Hemodialysis RN Experience
• Current RN License for South Carolina
• Current CPR Certification
• Patient Care Plan Development
• Technical/Computer Proficiency

• Hemodialysis Treatment Procedures
• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Laboratory Specimen Collection
• Documentation Accuracy
• Infection-Control Policies
• Charge Nurse Responsibilities
• Quality Assurance Participation
• Patient Education
• Emergency Response

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy
• Delegation
• Problem-Solving

• Current RN License for South Carolina
• Current CPR Certification

• Renal Failure
• Dialysis
• Patient Care
• Quality Assurance
• In-Service Education
• Blood-Borne Pathogens
• Performance Improvement
• Confidentiality
• Emergency Response
• Patient Safety

• Laptops
• Tablets
• Outlook
• Excel
• Power Point
• Word
• Share Point