Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Memorial Health System; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 41,644 - 66,634; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide dialysis services, including Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis. You will assist patients either in the unit or at their bedside, depending on care levels.

The ideal candidate is required to be licensed as an RN in the State of Illinois with current BLS/CPR certifications. Strong skills in patient care duties and IV insertion are essential. The role involves rotating call duties after hours and on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient.
• Must withstand prolonged periods of standing.
• Requires skills for difficult manipulations like IV insertion.

Responsibilities

• Provide dialysis services including Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
• Assist patients in the unit or at the bedside.
• Participate in call rotations afterhours and on Sundays.

Skills

Patient care duties

IV insertion

IM injections

Education

Licensed as RN in State of Illinois

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Min

USD $30.23/Hr.

Max

USD $48.37/Hr.

Overview

Services offered on Dialysis include Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis. Patients may receive dialysis in the unit or at the bedside depending on the level of care required. The unit is staffed Monday-Saturday. Staff rotate call afterhours and on Sundays.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.