Job Title:
Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Company: Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

Location: Burlington, MA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Overview 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 Lahey Hospital 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.Requires dialysis experience, at least 6 months.***** Part-Time position, 20-hours per week, with benefits for the employee only.  On call responsibilities, every other weekend would include a Saturday.***** Pay range depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred*****Up to 12 weeks' paid training with preceptorComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for employeeLife insurance provided at no additional expense to employeeEmployee assistance programWellness programAmong others Responsibilities What You Can *****Prepare and monitor equipment used for intermittent or continuous dialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including quality control checksPerform and document pre-, intra- and post-dialysis assessmentsInitiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments per established policies and proceduresDispense medication as ordered and document per policy and procedure in hospital medical recordAdminister blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedureAccurately receive, transcribe and implement written and verbal orders from physiciansAccess lab reports, interpret and report necessary information to nephrologistProvide renal education to patients and family members and document appropriatelyServe as primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff and liaison to outpatient dialysis centerAdhere to DCI and hospital policies and procedures including proper completion of occurrence reports as necessaryAdditional tasks as necessary