Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse, RN – Dialysis

Jobtailor; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for inpatient dialysis care. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care, assess and plan treatments, and coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure continuity of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes patient education, emergency response readiness, and ongoing participation in quality improvement initiatives. Travel between facilities may be required; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current state RN licensure.
• CPR BLS certification.
• Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse.
• 6 months acute dialysis experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and assist with patient mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate clinically competent care for inpatient dialysis patients.
• Assess, plan, intervene, evaluate, and document patient care before, during, and after treatment.
• Delegate tasks to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.
• Adjust treatment plans and notify supervisors, physicians, and primary nurses as indicated.
• Assess and provide patient and family education.
• Coordinate with dialysis providers and facility personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Initiate and assist with emergency response measures.
• Participate in quality improvement and staff training.

Skills

Emergency response

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Education

RN License

CPR BLS

Tools

Dialysis Equipment

Job description

• Provide and coordinate clinically competent care for assigned inpatient dialysis patients
• Assess, plan, intervene, evaluate, and document patient care before, during, and after treatment
• Delegate appropriate tasks to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians
• Adjust treatment plans and notify supervisors, physicians, and primary nurses as indicated
• Assess and provide patient and family education
• Recognize changes in patient status and collaborate with health team members
• Direct and provide safe patient care for modality-specific treatment procedures
• Coordinate with dialysis providers and contracted facility personnel to ensure continuity of care
• Implement, administer, monitor, and document intradialytic transfusions and adverse reactions
• Administer medications and document medical justification and effectiveness
• Initiate and assist with emergency response measures
• Serve as a resource for the healthcare team and participate in staff training and orientation
• Provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as assigned
• Assist in an outpatient facility as needed
• Complete CAP requirements for advancement
• Participate in quality improvement, decision-making, teaching, and leadership activities
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

• Current appropriate state licensure
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
• Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed
• Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse
• 6 months acute dialysis experience
• Entry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as an RN
• Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience preferred
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, move patients, and assist with ambulation
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend over
• Ability to move machines and equipment up to 200 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
• Ability to travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities
• Participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, and holiday work as required
• Successful completion of FKC education and modality-specific training requirements for new employees required for designated Nurse in Charge oversight

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing clinically competent care for dialysis patients, including assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment plans. Proficient in patient education, emergency response, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse Licensure
• CPR BLS Certification
• Acute Dialysis Experience
• Patient Care Coordination
• Emergency Response Skills

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Plan Implementation
• Intradialytic Transfusion Administration
• Medication Administration
• Patient Education

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• State Licensure
• CPR BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Dialysis Care
• Nephrology Nursing
• Quality Improvement
• Patient Safety
• Healthcare Team Collaboration