Acute Dialysis RN

U.S. Renal Care; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care is seeking an Acute Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality dialysis care in the hospital setting, collaborating with physicians and hospital care teams.

The role requires an active RN license and CPR certification, with 12+ months of nursing experience preferred. Dialysis or nephrology exposure is desirable. Join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

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

12+ months nursing

Dialysis experience

CPR certification

Communication

Organization

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.