PRN Dialysis Nurse

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest is seeking a Dialysis Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patients requiring renal replacement therapy in a LTAC setting. The role reports to the Dialysis Program Manager or Dialysis Supervisor.

The incumbent will plan and deliver care, supervise others, document in EMR, and collaborate with nephrology for optimal patient outcomes while ensuring safety and compliance. A BSN is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides patient care for adult and geriatric patients per physician orders.
• Supervises and directs patient care in treatment areas; communicates pre and post treatment reports to the primary RN.
• Documents patient assessments, vital signs, treatments in EMR; reports issues to physician.
• Analyzes assessments and dialysis orders; discusses issues with nephrologist; communicates emergencies as needed.
• Initiates and discontinues prescribed renal replacement therapy per physician orders and safety requirements.
• Attends orientation, homeroom meetings and in-services as required.
• Verifies accurate charges and documentation are submitted timely.
• Performs and mentors for hemodialysis and PD modalities.
• Participates in Quality Improvement meetings; serves as resource/preceptor for teammates.

Skills

Hemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Documentation & EMR

English fluency

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Baccalaureate prepared (BSN) preferred

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Southwest is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

The Dialysis Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients of the Hospital and under the license of the Hospital in need of renal replacement therapy. This position reports directly to the Dialysis Program Manager or Dialysis Supervisor for the respective facility.

Essential Functions

• Plans and provides patient care for the adult and geriatric patients in the hospital in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy and procedures. Provides quality direct patient care and renal replacement therapies independently, in a professional, considerate and respectful manner.
• Supervises and directs patient care of other teammates in a treatment area that may or may not be licensed. Interacts and communicates with hospital partners in a collaborative, respectful manner; gives pre and post treatment reports through appropriate reporting process to primary registered nurse
• Documents patient’s physical assessment, vital signs, patients treatment reviews and observations in patient medical records; brings issues to the attention of the physician and primary nurse. Documents, evaluates and implements dialysis orders
• Analyzes patient assessments, dialysis orders, laboratory results and, discusses issues with the nephrologist. Communicates emergencies, patient life-threatening complications, and related incidents to supervisor, hospital staff, and the patient’s physician.
• Provides initiation and discontinuation of the prescribed renal replacement therapy, including but not limited to formulating a plan per physician orders, verifying safety measures are in place and complied with, administering medications or other appropriate treatments, and documenting all activity appropriately on the hemodialysis flow sheet or hospital EMR
• Demonstrates the ability to transfer skill set and work in other Hospital settings when required. Attends Hospital orientation, homeroom meetings, and mandatory in-services as required
• Verifies accurate charges and documentation are submitted in a timely manner
• Demonstrates the ability to perform and mentor for modalities hemodialysis and PD.
• Fosters Quality Improvement by participating in Quality Meetings
• Act as a resource or preceptor for teammates with less experience. Acts as a resource or subject matter expert for other hospital personnel

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of the Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Process
• Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee the dialysis process performed by Dialysis Technicians.
• Demonstrated ability to provide treatments in a safe, therapeutic and cost-effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to assist with providing quality outcomes and tracking of metrics
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required
• Demonstrated ability to provide treatments in a safe, therapeutic and cost-effective manner.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 5%
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice required.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association

Experience

• Two or more years of experience as a registered nurse.
• At least one year of acute or chronic dialysis experience preferred.