Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis

Memorial Physician Practices; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Dialysis to provide high-quality care to patients needing dialysis therapy. You'll work closely with nephrologists, dieticians, and social workers, ensuring comprehensive patient care during treatment.

This PRN position involves monitoring patients, managing dialysis equipment, and offering patient education. Candidates should hold a nursing degree and have at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state license to practice nursing.
• At least 2 years of current experience in the specialty.
• Current BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HD dialysis to ESRD and AKI patients using Tablo machine.
• Monitor patients during dialysis treatment and report changes to physician.
• Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies.

Skills

Dialysis care

Patient assessment

Monitoring lab work

Teaching patients and families

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in nursing

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis

Job Type: PRN | Days

Time: 630-7 MWF

As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you will provide high quality dialysis care to patients in need of dialysis related therapy. You will collaborate closely with nephrology medical practitioners, dieticians, social workers, and vascular access departments to meet dialysis patient care needs.

How you'll contribute

Daily routine: Provide HD dialysis to ESRD and AKI patients using Tablo machine, oversee patients during dialysis treatment, monitor lab work and report changes to physician, assist in arranging time for physician to see patient via tele-cart, clean and disinfect machines, and complete daily dialysis audit.

PRN Status: The nurse will be used on days largely when the HD nurse is on vacation, sick or during emergencies. Most days will be scheduled, but the nurse must be available for unscheduled events.

Essential Functions

• Perform appropriate patient assessments, evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and nursing interventions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments, demonstrating knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy.
• Ensure dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy.
• Provide patient and family teaching as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout the rehabilitation to stay and prior to discharge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees.
• Income protection programs such as life, accident, critical injury insurance, short and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program covering mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing and a current state license to practice nursing.
• At least 2 years of current experience in the specialty.
• Current BLS required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
• Must be able to safely operate dialysis machines.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.