Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Live Well Homecare; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN CAP 2) to provide comprehensive, clinically competent care to patients receiving hemodialysis within the ESKD team. This role includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care in a float capacity.

The position involves delegating tasks to care staff, teaching, leading the team, and participating in quality improvement efforts. Travel to training sites or other facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current state RN licensure.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of nephrology nursing experience.
• Ability to work in a health care environment with exposure to infectious materials.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and adherence to policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis and adjusts treatment plans accordingly.
• Documents in medical records and educates patients and families.
• Administers medications and responds to emergencies.
• Ensures safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy and maintains lab procedures.
• Leads, mentors, and role models staff; participates in quality improvement activities.
• May serve as a preceptor and oversee patient care staff.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Education

Clinical Assessment

Emergency Response

Team Collaboration

Education

RN License

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Role:

Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN CAP 2) responsible for providing comprehensive, clinically competent care to patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. This float position involves delegating tasks to care staff and participating in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities within the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) team.

Key Duties:

Conducts patient data collection before, during, and after hemodialysis, adjusts treatment plans accordingly, and documents in medical records. Provides patient and family education, administers medications, and responds to emergencies. Ensures safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy, maintains laboratory procedures, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans. Acts as a leader, mentor, and role model for staff, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. May serve as a preceptor and oversee patient care staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, current state licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and a minimum of 2 years of nephrology nursing experience. The role demands physical stamina for patient handling, standing, and occasional lifting, within a health care environment with exposure to infectious materials. Leadership capabilities and compliance with policy, procedures, and regulations are essential.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of all training and education requirements, with supervision responsibilities assigned after meeting experience criteria. The position involves direct patient care, teamwork, and potential travel to training sites or other facilities.