Inpatient Dialysis Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an Inpatient RN CAP 2 to deliver comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will delegate tasks, lead a team, educate patients and families, and coordinate with healthcare providers to improve outcomes.

The role requires current RN licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and nephrology experience (2+ years), with acute dialysis preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires current RN licensure and CPR/BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of RN experience in nephrology; acute dialysis preferred.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership, and safety protocol adherence.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Delegate tasks to care staff and participate in decision-making and teaching.
• Administer medications, monitor responses, handle emergencies, and coordinate with providers.
• Mentor staff and contribute to quality improvement; may involve travel and on-call duties.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

RN licensure (Iowa)

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

The Inpatient RN CAP 2 provides clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. They delegate tasks to care staff, participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes. They perform data collection, adjust treatment plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate communication with healthcare providers. The RN administers medications, monitors responses to treatments, manages emergencies, and serves as a resource and mentor for staff. They may assist in outpatient settings, provide specialized care instructions, and serve as a Preceptor. All duties are performed in accordance with policies, standards, and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

Requires current state licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and nephrology experience with at least 2 years as an RN, preferably with acute dialysis experience. The role demands physical strength for patient handling, standing, and lifting, with exposure to healthcare environment conditions. Effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and adherence to safety protocols are essential. The RN may oversee other staff after completing required training and experience.

Key Duties

Data collection, treatment adjustments, patient education, medication administration, emergency response, team collaboration, and mentoring. The position may involve travel, on-call duties, and participation in training. Establishes quality care within regulatory standards and fosters a collaborative healthcare environment.