Acute Dialysis RN - Paid Training & $8K Sign-On

Dialysis Clinic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 weeks of paid training

$8,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with employer matching

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) seeks a compassionate RN for acute care at UPMC Passavant. No dialysis experience required; up to 12 weeks of paid training with a preceptor prepares you for dialysis nursing in an acute hospital setting.

Four 10-hour shifts, on-call, travel between sites, and a $8,000 sign-on bonus accompany the opportunity to serve hospitalized patients with AKI and CKD under nephrology guidance.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania or Compact RN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to nursing.
• Willingness to learn acute dialysis nursing - dialysis experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to hospitalized patients receiving dialysis.
• Prepare, operate, and monitor dialysis and water-treatment equipment.
• Complete pre-, intra-, and post-treatment patient assessments.
• Initiate, monitor, and complete dialysis treatments according to established policies and procedures.
• Administer medications, blood, and blood products as ordered.
• Review laboratory results and communicate relevant findings to nephrologists and the care team.
• Receive and implement physician orders.
• Educate patients and families about renal disease and dialysis treatment.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, hospital staff, outpatient dialysis centers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow DCI and hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

Compassionate care

Dialysis training not required

Education

RN license (PA/Compact)

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) seeks a compassionate RN for acute care at UPMC Passavant. No dialysis experience required; up to 12 weeks of paid training with a preceptor prepares you for dialysis nursing in an acute hospital setting.

Four 10-hour shifts, on-call, travel between sites, and a $8,000 sign-on bonus accompany the opportunity to serve hospitalized patients with AKI and CKD under nephrology guidance.