Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,640 - 89,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Life and disability insurance

PTO including holidays

Extended Sick Bank

Retirement plan with company match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is seeking motivated RNs to join our team in Pittsburgh for full-time dialysis care in an acute hospital setting.

You will prepare and monitor dialysis equipment, perform comprehensive patient assessments, and coordinate treatments with physicians and care teams. The role emphasizes patient education and adherence to safety policies, with on-call duties across locations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients, families and care teams.
• Clinical proficiency in dialysis care and monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate with care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Customer service mindset in patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor dialysis equipment and water treatment with quality checks.
• Conduct pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis assessments.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments per policy.
• Dispense medications as ordered and document in the medical record.
• Administer blood and blood products per policy and procedure.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately.
• Access lab reports and report findings to nephrologist.
• Provide renal education to patients and families; document appropriately.
• Serve as primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff.
• Adhere to policies and complete occurrence reports as needed.
• Additional tasks as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Education

RN license

Dialysis/critical care experience (preferred)

CPR/BLS certifications

Job description

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for hospitalized patients facing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top‑notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission‑driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment caring for dialysis patients in an acute care environment.

Schedule

Full‑time, four 10‑hour shifts starting at 6:30 am. Includes on‑call responsibilities and travel between different locations.

Compensation

Pay range from $33–$43 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred.

Benefits

• Up to 12 weeks paid training with a preceptor
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long‑term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $0.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor equipment used for intermittent or continuous dialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including quality control checks
• Perform and document pre‑, intra‑ and post‑dialysis assessments
• Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments per established policies and procedures
• Dispense medication as ordered and document per policy and procedure in hospital medical record
• Administer blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedure
• Accurately receive, transcribe and implement written and verbal orders from physicians
• Access lab reports, interpret and report necessary information to nephrologist
• Provide renal education to patients and family members and document appropriately
• Serve as primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff and liaison to outpatient dialysis center
• Adhere to DCI and hospital policies and procedures including proper completion of occurrence reports as necessary
• Additional tasks as necessary

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• Customer service mindset in communicating with patients, team members and partner hospital

Education & Training

• Current PA RN license required
• Six months' dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred, job shadow opportunities available
• Current CPR and BLS certifications

EEO Statement

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer–Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [e-mail] or 615‑327‑3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

Job Location: 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA.