Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Plan A Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan A Health in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse to join the hemodialysis team, delivering high-quality patient care in line with policies and standards.

You will support education, monitor treatment responses, and ensure safe dialysis therapy. The role involves supervising staff, educating patients and families about ESRD, procedures, and diet, adjusting prescriptions, and collaborating with physicians to optimize care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current state licensure.
• Minimum one year of medical-surgical nursing experience; hemodialysis and ICU experience preferred.
• Hemodialysis training and CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate dialysis equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Must meet color vision requirements and be willing to work in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to Patient Care Technicians and other staff, assessing daily patient needs and developing care plans.
• Educate patients and families on ESRD, dialysis procedures, medication, diet, and lifestyle compliance.
• Implement and adjust treatment prescriptions, monitor patient responses, and communicate concerns to physicians or team leaders.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, document care activities, and ensure accurate transcription of physician orders.
• Manage laboratory specimen collection, processing, and shipment per protocols, and review lab results with physicians.
• Maintain a safe environment, operate dialysis equipment safely, and respond to emergencies including CPR and infection control.
• Participate in CQI activities, complete documentation, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Support facility operations, including medication administration, patient documentation, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Nursing

Hemodialysis

Patient Education

Teamwork

CPR Certification

Clinical Assessment

Safety Protocols

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Dialysis Equipment

Job description

Role Overview: The Staff Registered Nurse functions as a key member of the hemodialysis healthcare team, providing high-quality patient care in accordance with policies and standards. They support patient education, monitor treatment responses, and ensure safe delivery of dialysis therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to Patient Care Technicians and other staff, assessing daily patient needs and developing care plans.
• Educate patients and families on ESRD, dialysis procedures, medication, diet, and lifestyle compliance.
• Implement and adjust treatment prescriptions, monitor patient responses, and communicate concerns to physicians or team leaders.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, document care activities, and ensure accurate transcription of physician orders.
• Manage laboratory specimen collection, processing, and shipment per protocols, and review lab results with physicians.
• Maintain a safe environment, operate dialysis equipment safely, and respond to emergencies including CPR and infection control.
• Participate in CQI activities, complete documentation, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Support facility operations, including medication administration, patient documentation, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current state licensure.
• Minimum one year of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred; hemodialysis and ICU experience advantageous.
• Completion of hemodialysis training and CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate dialysis equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Must meet color vision requirements and be willing to work in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious materials.

Additional Requirements: Flexibility to provide coverage across facilities, adherence to policies, and commitment to ongoing professional development. The role involves physical activity, including patient lifting and prolonged standing, within a health care setting.