Registered Nurse - Inpatient Dialysis

CARIN Alliance; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in St. Louis, MO seeks an Inpatient Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse to deliver specialized renal care to hospitalized patients requiring acute dialysis. You will perform hemodialysis, manage vascular access, and monitor patients throughout treatment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nephrologists and hospital staff, patient and family education, infection control, and ongoing quality improvement to ensure safe, effective care for critically ill individuals.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with renal/dialysis experience.
• Ability to monitor complex therapies and respond rapidly.
• Strong teamwork and communication; commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor hemodialysis treatments safely.
• Manage vascular access and maintain patency.
• Assess patient condition before, during, and after dialysis.
• Coordinate with nephrologists and hospital staff.
• Provide patient/family education on dialysis care.
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.

Skills

RN License

Renal dialysis

Rapid response

Teamwork

Patient safety

Infection prevention

Job description

Role: Inpatient Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse providing specialized renal care to hospitalized patients who require acute dialysis.

Key Duties

• Perform and monitor hemodialysis treatments safely and effectively.
• Manage and care for patient vascular access, ensuring patency and readiness.
• Assess patient condition before, during, and after dialysis and respond to rapid clinical changes.
• Coordinate care with nephrologists and other hospital staff to support treatment plans.
• Provide patient and family education related to dialysis care and ongoing health needs.
• Maintain strict infection control practices and follow facility safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and support continuous clinical excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

Registered nursing licensure with strong clinical judgment, renal/dialysis proficiency, ability to monitor complex therapies, rapid response capability, effective teamwork and communication, and commitment to patient safety and infection prevention.