Dialysis RN

bhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Registered Nurse for the Dialysis unit. The role focuses on patient-centered nursing care for inpatients requiring hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, or related therapies, with 24/7 coverage as needed.

The RN will conduct rounds, assessments, and treatments, coordinate admissions and discharges, and provide patient and family education while adhering to policies, procedures, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Basic life support (BLS) required; ACLS/PALS/NRP as department requires.
• If holding an associate degree with <10 years’ experience, must enroll in BSN within 12 months and complete within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments.
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities on the unit.
• Deliver patient and family-centered education and care planning.
• Ensure nursing practice aligns with policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in Kentucky

Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Description

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Unit Overview

Dialysis unit services all inpatients that require hemodialysis, therapeutic plasma exchange, or plasmapheresis during their hospital admission; either within the department and/or critical care areas. Dialysis services are available as needed 24/7.

Shift

Full-time, 1st Shift

Job Description

The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.

Employee honors patients 'mind, body, and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual.

Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.

Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.

The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.

As a clinical nurse, this individual spends majority of his/her time (> 50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Basic life support [must be obtained within 30 days of hire.]
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.
• Those with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor's degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours.)

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.