Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

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

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Paid Dialysis Training | $8,000 Sign-On Bonus

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospital Services team at UPMC Passavant.

No dialysis experience required - we will train you.

This is a great opportunity for an RN looking to expand their clinical skills, transition into a specialty area, or build experience in acute hospital-based care. DCI provides up to 12 weeks of paid, hands-on training with an experienced preceptor to prepare you for success in acute dialysis nursing.

As an Acute Care RN, you will provide specialized care to hospitalized patients experiencing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. You'll work closely with nephrologists, hospital staff, and other members of the care team while developing valuable experience in renal nursing and dialysis treatment.

Schedule

• Full-time


• Four 10-hour shifts


• Shifts begin at 6:30 a.m.


• Includes on-call responsibilities and travel between assigned hospital sites

Compensation

$33-$44 per hour, based on nursing experience $8,000 Sign-On Bonus

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• 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

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Pennsylvaniaor Compact Registered Nurse (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

Why Join DCI?

DCI offers an opportunity to develop specialized nursing skills while working for the nation's largest nonprofit dialysis provider. Our mission - \"The care of the patient is our reason for existence\" - guides everything we do.

Benefits include:

• Up to 12 weeks of paid specialty training with a preceptor


• $8,000 sign-on bonus


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Paid time off and holidays


• Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO


• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance


• Retirement plan with employer matching


• Education reimbursement


• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Whether you're an experienced RN or looking to develop a new specialty, DCI provides the training and support to help you grow in acute dialysis nursing.

DCI’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

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 [e-mail] 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.

For more information about equal opportunity please see:

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles