Nurse for Dialysis Clinic

The Kidney Care Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Medical plan with HSA

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance $50k

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

The Kidney Care Center in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dialysis team. You will work with RNs, LVNs, and Patient Care Technicians to provide safe, compassionate care to patients with kidney disease.

You will perform pre- and post-treatment assessments, monitor patients during dialysis, administer medications per physician orders, and help ensure quality renal care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing.
• Current, valid RN license in the state of employment.
• 1+ years of current nursing experience.
• Dialysis nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to interpret color test strips.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality dialysis treatment and document patient data.
• Monitor patients during treatment and ensure comfort and safety.
• Complete monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administer medications per orders.
• Support and supervise Patient Care Technicians under the Administrator's direction.

Skills

Professional image

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Kidney Care Center, located in Lubbock, TX, is an 12-chair hemodialysis center. We also offer Peritoneal Dialysis for patients. Our Schedule is Monday-Saturday. Closed on Sundays.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We are building a powerful team of caregivers who have a passion for serving others and are ready to build a positive culture of collaboration and teamwork. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at The Kidney Care Center!

Job Description

How you will change lives

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at The Kidney Care Center, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working with other RNs and LVNs assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.

What you will be doing

Patient care.

You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders.

Teamwork.

You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.

Safety & Quality.

Working as an RN, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

What we are looking for

Degree in Nursing.

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• One or more years of current nursing experience.
• Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certifications required.
• Must be able to accurately interpret color test strips.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

At The Kidney Care Center, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients in the Lubbock, TX area.

Below is a brief summary of our benefits:

• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Medical benefits plan/ HSA options as well
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance $50,000 covered by employer with options to add more coverage if desired
• Short- and Long-Term Disability