RN - In Center - Hemodialysis
Job Description
Our client, a dialysis services provider, is seeking a Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis to deliver in-center chronic dialysis care. This role is responsible for direct patient care, treatment management, care planning, and patient education for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
The RN will work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, effective dialysis treatment while supporting quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. The position also contributes to unit operations, staff support, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide safe, effective, age-appropriate hemodialysis care in accordance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments; perform pre- and post-treatment patient assessments.
Monitor patient condition during treatment and identify, report, and respond to complications.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed within scope of practice.
Perform vascular access care and follow appropriate infection control and isolation protocols.
Obtain and process laboratory specimens; assist with transfusions as applicable.
Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans.
Provide patient and family education related to dialysis care and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation in electronic or manual medical records.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QA/QI) initiatives.
Assist with staff training, onboarding, and competency development.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuous education programs.
Collaborate with leadership on staff scheduling and unit operations as needed.
Maintain proper operation, cleaning, and monitoring of dialysis and water treatment equipment.
Report equipment issues and coordinate with biomedical or maintenance teams.
Assist with inventory management and supply ordering.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state.
Approximately 1 year of nursing experience.
Current BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association).
Completion of hemodialysis training program (or willingness to complete).
Ability to learn and operate hemodialysis machines and related equipment.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if required for role).
Basic computer proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field.
Prior hemodialysis experience.
ICU/CCU experience.
Experience with quality improvement initiatives and clinical education.
