Lead Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis

Ivinsonhospital; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Yearly pay increases

Education reimbursement up to $2,500 annually

Job summary

Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming seeks a dedicated RN to coordinate home dialysis and manage patient care. This role requires a current RN license, customer service skills, and a commitment to patient empowerment.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Your expertise will contribute to improving care for our patients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home dialysis preferred.
• At least one year of experience as an RN preferred.
• Strong belief that patients are capable of self-care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Home Dialysis and Training.
• Maintain knowledge of infection control and patient care best practices.
• Perform duties for assigned patients as Primary Nurse.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Current valid RN license from the State of Wyoming

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. At Ivinson we offer a competitive total rewards package including full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work‑life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust.

Base salary starts at $33.22/hr.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Home Dialysis and Training, and nursing management of home dialysis patients.
• Maintain knowledge of AAMI, CDC, KDOQUI, and Network 15 requirements for dialysis units related to home dialysis, infection control, and patient care best practices and standards.
• Complete the department equipment check‑off list and demonstrate competency on all department equipment; maintain competency on an ongoing, annual basis.
• Assume the role of Primary Nurse and perform responsibilities and duties for assigned patients.
• Identify, plan, and implement a plan to meet primary patient’s dialysis needs.
• Have manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate medical records, equipment, and perform other essential job functions.
• Takes call according to the schedule set by the direct supervisor.
• Fill in outpatient unit when home patient load is not demanding.
• Must enter patients’ homes for initial assessment.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Previous experience in a home dialysis preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience as an RN preferred.

Credentials

• Must have a current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain it within 60 days of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment.
• Must have current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or become certified within eight (8) months of hire.
• Has a strong belief that patients are capable of caring for themselves.
• Annual completion of required CEUs.
• Able to complete patient training and other work in a consistent, organized, and timely manner.
• Excellent customer service skills, including a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy, and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with other staff, managers, and the general public.
• Able to assess conditions, comprehend complex situations, and problem‑solve effectively.
• Confident in physician relationships; interacts and works closely with a variety of physicians to coordinate patient goals.
• Computer and charting skills.
• Able to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Possess strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne, respiratory, and airborne diseases.
• Exposure to industrial and pharmacological hazards as defined in various Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, including unpredictable situations.

Benefits

Our competitive and comprehensive total rewards package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off to recharge
• Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching
• Employer‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance
• Yearly work anniversary pay increases
• Education reimbursement up to $2,500 annually
• Free certification classes
• Health and wellness discounts at local gyms
• Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens
• Mental health: 6 free confidential, in‑person counseling sessions annually
• Financial counseling via WellCents
• Legal assistance and will preparation services
• Student loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

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