Dialysis Nurse

St Josephs Medical Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($5,000) for eligible 신규

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks a skilled Dialysis Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing dialysis. You will assess conditions, initiate and monitor treatments, and educate patients on their plan of care while ensuring vascular access is well managed.

The role requires an RN license in California and BLS, with preferred ACLS. This on-site position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible hires and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN School of Nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of dialysis experience.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and dialysis care, resuscitation and monitoring equipment (EKG).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions daily and initiate/monitor dialysis treatments.
• Educate patients on their disease and treatment plan; ensure vascular access is managed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
• Identify and respond to emergencies; monitor patient status and perform timely interventions.

Skills

Dialysis care

Critical care observation

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Dialysis Nurse, you will provide specialized, compassionate nursing care for patients undergoing various dialysis treatments, ensuring their safety and optimal clinical outcomes.

Every day you will assess patient conditions, proficiently initiate and monitor dialysis treatments, educate patients on their disease and treatment plan, meticulously manage vascular access, and ensure strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

To be successful in this role you will combine a strong clinical background in dialysis with meticulous attention to detail, exceptional patient education skills, and the ability to manage complex care plans while advocating for our patient's well-being.

• Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
• Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
• Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
• Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
• Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
• Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.

$5,000 Sign on for eligible new hires with at least 1 year of relevant experience within the last 3-5 years.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
• Minimum of one (1) year of dialysis experience required.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures, a thorough knowledge and skills in the techniques of the nursing care of the dialysis patient as well as critical care patients including expertise in the use of dialysis equipment, resuscitation equipment, and monitoring equipment such as EKG. (Must also be able to make astute observations of the patient's condition and take immediate action in emergencies.)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association

Preferred

• One (1) year recent acute care experience
• One (1) year of recent stroke care experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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