Acute Dialysis RN – Patient Care Leader

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking an RN for dialysis duties in Fort Wayne, IN. This PRN position supports an acute dialysis team, providing safe, quality care to adults needing hemodialysis, CRRT, or PD in the inpatient setting.

The role requires RN licensure, at least 1 year dialysis experience, and ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team. Travel to the facility and shift flexibility may be involved.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of one year of dialysis nursing experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team and willing to assist others when needed.
• Dependable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Sets up and operates dialysis machines, monitors patients before, during, and after treatment, and adjusts treatment parameters as needed.
• Educates patients and families about kidney disease, dialysis procedures, and the importance of adhering to treatment plans, diet, and medication.

Skills

Dialysis nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Vital signs monitoring

Equipment setup

Education

Nursing degree from state accredited program

Tools

Dialysis machines

IV pumps

Monitors

Job description

Lutheran Health Network is seeking an RN for dialysis duties in Fort Wayne, IN. This PRN position supports an acute dialysis team, providing safe, quality care to adults needing hemodialysis, CRRT, or PD in the inpatient setting.

The role requires RN licensure, at least 1 year dialysis experience, and ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team. Travel to the facility and shift flexibility may be involved.