Dialysis RN – Critical-Care Hemodialysis

Prime Healthcare; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. The role involves initiating, monitoring, and managing dialysis treatments with a focus on patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include vascular access management, medication administration, and patient/family education, in a 12-hour day shift environment. RN licensure and BLS are required, ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification preferred within 60 days of hire.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care before, during, and after dialysis by assessing vital signs, managing vascular access, operating dialysis machines, and responding to complications.
• Deliver dialysis treatments to patients in ICU, ER, or step-down units as needed for conditions like hyperkalemia or AKI.
• Administer medications such as heparin and erythropoietin during dialysis and document treatment details.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to coordinate care and transitions.
• Educate patients and families about dialysis, diet, fluids, access care, and infection control while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Prime Healthcare seeks a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. The role involves initiating, monitoring, and managing dialysis treatments with a focus on patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include vascular access management, medication administration, and patient/family education, in a 12-hour day shift environment. RN licensure and BLS are required, ACLS preferred.