PRN Dialysis Nurse

Kindred; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Southwest in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Dialysis Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patients requiring renal replacement therapy. You will report to the Dialysis Program Manager or Dialysis Supervisor and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires knowledge of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis processes, supervision of dialysis technicians, and documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Graduate or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program accepted.
• Experience with dialysis processes and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides patient care for adult and geriatric patients per physician orders and policy.
• Supervises and directs patient care in dialysis areas with staff/teammates.
• Documents assessments, vital signs, and dialysis treatments in the EMR.
• Reports emergencies and complications to supervisor and physician.
• Initiates and discontinues renal replacement therapy per orders and safety checks.
• Attends orientation and mentors other staff; adapts to different hospital settings as needed.
• Ensures accurate charges and timely documentation for procedures.

Skills

Hemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis

Patient monitoring

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license in state of practice

BLS certification

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.