Acute Dialysis RN

U.S. Renal Care; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care in New York is seeking an Acute Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality dialysis care in the hospital setting, collaborating with physicians and care teams to support patients with kidney disease.

The role requires assessing patients before and after treatment, initiating and terminating dialysis, administering medications, and educating patients while maintaining safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the applicable state or a valid compact license, in good standing.
• 12+ months of current nursing experience preferred.
• Previous dialysis or nephrology experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification through an approved program.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate acute dialysis care in collaboration with physicians and hospital care teams.
• Perform patient assessments before and after treatment and monitor patients throughout therapy.
• Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments, including catheter care.
• Administer medications and provide patient education as ordered.
• Provide dialysis therapies such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, CRRT, and TPE, as applicable to the program.
• Maintain dialysis equipment and complete required safety, water quality, and infection control checks.
• Accurately document treatments, assessments, and patient information.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, hospital nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support quality initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes and reducing hospitalizations.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and assist with staff training and development.

Skills

RN license

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Make a meaningful impact where it matters most.

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Acute Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality dialysis care to patients in the hospital setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and wants to make a difference in the lives of patients with kidney disease.

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate acute dialysis care in collaboration with physicians and hospital care teams.
• Perform patient assessments before and after treatment and monitor patients throughout therapy.
• Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments, including catheter care.
• Administer medications and provide patient education as ordered.
• Provide dialysis therapies such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, CRRT, and TPE, as applicable to the program.
• Maintain dialysis equipment and complete required safety, water quality, and infection control checks.
• Accurately document treatments, assessments, and patient information.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, hospital nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support quality initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes and reducing hospitalizations.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and assist with staff training and development.

What You’ll Bring

• Current RN license in the applicable state or a valid compact license, in good standing.
• 12+ months of current nursing experience preferred.
• Previous dialysis or nephrology experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification through an approved program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn required clinical applications.
• Ability to meet applicable state, hospital, and program-specific requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a nursing position—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while providing specialized care that can have a lasting impact on their health and quality of life.