Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis

Avera McKennan; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Sign-on bonus (may be available)

Career development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera Dialysis-Milbank is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dialysis team in Milbank, SD. You will deliver maintenance dialysis care, educate patients, and collaborate with nephrology colleagues and support staff.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, demonstrates strong communication, and commits to compassionate patient care within a multidisciplinary setting. Benefits include PTO from day one and sign-on consideration.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Preferred CHN/ dialysis certifications upon hire.
• Evidence of ongoing practice in nephrology or dialysis settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide dialysis treatments and maintain proficiency in required technical skills.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to department staff as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with water room equipment operation and safety standards.

Skills

RN

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Location:Avera Dialysis-MilbankWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$32.50 - $48.50Position HighlightsMay be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!Student Loan Repayment: Position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance fasterYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewProvides care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis Dialysis treatment is provided within the scope of nursing practice. Home dialysis nurses provide major portions of self- care and home dialysis training for dialysis patients and/or their caregivers.What you will doPerforms and maintains knowledge and proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments.Provides oversight and delegation to department staffUnderstands and ensures compliance related to water room equipment operation and function.Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Documents in the patient record according to departmental policy/procedure.Promotes and maintains documentation and an environment that is in compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies, including CMS/ESRD-Renal Network, and Quality Assurance and Process Improvement efforts.Coordinates care of patients in collaboration with Medical Director, Nephrologist, patients, families, other nursing staff and all ancillary departments.Acts as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with the patient, family, and health care providers in providing patient care.Identifies patient/family learning needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients. Provides patient education related to, but not limited to, the dialysis process and procedures related to that process, including care and management of dialysis accesses.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire orSpecialty Certification - The American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) Upon HireDialysis experience or critical care experience1-3 years nursing experience if functioning as a home dialysis nurse and an additional 3 months experience in each of the specific modalities (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for which the nurse will provide self-care trainingExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].